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noun • (history) an ancient galley having two banks of oars, one above the other. | ||||
| 41% | 5 | A pin or peg on a rowing boat used for rowing | ||
noun • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | ||||
| 37% | 7 | Maintenance corps overturned a large diameter stone | ||
noun • a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone • a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem • the green color of an emerald | ||||
British Maintenance Corps Commandeering Island Rowing Boat
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BIREME which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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BIREME
Updated: September 23, 2025
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