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The Clue
Piton ring for fastening ropes (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CARABINER
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Notes
The answer CARABINER is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CARABINER as a noun:
1. (carabiner, karabiner, snap ring) = an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes