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Sore Times For Ships Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GALLEONS" which means:
- noun
- • A large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
An example sentence would be:
- • "The spanish armada was a fleet of galleons."
- • "The pirates captured several galleons filled with treasure."
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The Guardian Cryptic10 Nov 2008 | Down 16 | |
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