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The Clue
Wrap with ropes, at sea (4 letter answer)
The Answer
FRAP
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Notes
The answer FRAP is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
FRAP as a verb:
1. make secure by lashing; "frap a sail"
2. take up the slack of; "frap a rope"