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The Clue
Small, tarred rope (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RATLIN
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Notes
The answer RATLIN is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ship rope
Nautical rope: Var.
Rope-ladder step
Definition
RATLIN as a noun:
1. (ratline, ratlin) = (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft