| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WIRES | Metal strands |
| fids | wooden or metal pin for parting strands of a rope |
| fid | wooden or metal pin for parting strands of a rope |
| marlinspike | A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, esp. in splicing |
| marlinspikes | A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, esp. in splicing |
| marlinespikes | A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, esp. in splicing |
