Crossword clue: a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)

The most common answer is marlinespike (12 letters).

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marlinespike 12 letters wn-def

a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)

marlinspike 11 letters wn-def

a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)