Windlass
Crossword Clue and Answers
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This clue in was most recently seen in the wild in The Sun Cryptic.
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Publications
- The Sun Cryptic - Saturday, 1 May 2021
- The Sun Cryptic - Monday, 21 Sep 2020
Crossword Answers
5 letters
WINCH
Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
7 letters
CAPSTAN
A windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails