Started with sailor Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Started with sailor" leads us to the answer "TAR." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Started: In nautical terminology, "to tar" or "tarring" is the process of using tar to protect or seal items, particularly ropes or rigging. Sailors often began or "started" this process to maintain their equipment.
2. With sailor: Sailors are closely associated with tar due to the traditional use of tar in ship maintenance. It was a common practice for sailors to apply tar to different parts of a ship to protect against water and weather damage.

Therefore, when we combine "Started" with its association with applying tar and "sailor" with their historical connection to using tar on ships, the answer "TAR" perfectly fits the clue "Started with sailor."

Definition of "TAR"

a dark, thick flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols, and other compounds. It is used in road-making and for coating and preserving timber.

Example :

high-tar cigarettes

a newly tarred road

 The Crossword clue "Started with sailor" published 74 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror cryptic	16 March 2025	TAR