The Clue
Captures with a rope (6 letter answer)
The Answer
NOOSES
Tags
Notes
The answer NOOSES is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Definition
NOOSE as a noun:
1. (snare, gin, noose) = a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
2. (noose, running noose, slip noose) = a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
NOOSE as a verb:
1. make a noose in or of
2. secure with a noose