| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TUG | Pull, as ropes |
| LASSOS | Ropes, as dogies |
| SPLICED | Joined, as ropes |
| TARRED | Waterproofed, as ropes |
| SPLICE | Unite, as ropes. |
| SPLICES | Interweaves, as ropes. |
| LASH | Fasten, as with ropes |
| UNBIND | Free, as from ropes |
| LASSOS | Ropes, as a dogie |
| FRAPS | Tightens, as nautical ropes. |
| LASSOES | Ropes, as a dogie |
| UNBIND | Free a prisoner, as from ropes |
| RATLINES | Ship ropes that serve as steps |
| STEELCLAD | Covered with metal strips, as hoisting ropes. |
