Crossword clue: (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft

The most common answer is ratlin (6 letters).

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ratlin 6 letters wn-def

(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft

ratline 7 letters wn-def

(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft