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Ship Quietly Corroded In Stream Crossword Clue
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PRIVATEER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRIVATEER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PRIVATEER" which means:
- noun
- • An officer or crew member of a privateer
- • A privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation verb
- • To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.
- • To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The privateer intercepted the enemy's cargo ship and seized its valuable goods."
- • "During the war, many privateers were commissioned by the government to attack enemy vessels."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Sep 2010 | Across 9 | |
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