Knots

Knots ties together the loops and hitches sailors, climbers, and scouts rely on, including the Bowline, Clove Hitch, and Reef Knot. Their quirky names make a memorable puzzle group, since words like Sheet Bend sound unrelated at first until the rope-handling connection suddenly pulls tight.

Difficulty: Hard · 8

Example words

  • Bowline
  • Clove Hitch
  • Reef Knot
  • Sheet Bend
  • Figure-eight Knot
  • Overhand Knot
  • Slipknot
  • Half Hitch

💡 Puzzle tip

Look for names containing Hitch, Bend, or Knot, or ones a sailor would know.

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