Answer:

hooker

Answer	Crossword Clue
HOOKER	...-on (coupler).
HOOKER	Dutch fishing ship.
HOOKER	Clumsy old ship.

HOOKER	"Fighting Joe," Union general
HOOKER	Fishing boat in England

Crossword

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