Crossword answer
HAWSER
6 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, June 25, 2026
Letter pattern
HAWSER
Clues that lead to HAWSER
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
A shrew (anag) – nautical rope or cable (6)6The GuardianJun 25, 2026
Mooring rope (6)6The SunOct 29, 2025
Washer broke strong line (6)6The SunOct 29, 2025
Line that woman takes in was knotted (6)6The SunAug 27, 2025
Strong cable (6)6The SunAug 27, 2025
Large heavy rope6The IndependentAug 9, 2025
Cable6Evening StandardJan 1, 2025
Ropy form of washer6Evening StandardAug 30, 2023
About HAWSER in crosswords
HAWSER is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “A shrew (anag) – nautical rope or cable (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on June 25, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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UGANDAKampala’s nation
GALOREIn abundance
ANIMALDystopian Orwell novel, featuring Snowball and Napoleon (6,4)
ANORAKWaterproof jacket
TENRECSmall Madagascan mammal resembling a hedgehog or shrew
PEANUTTiny bit of packing material
IGNITELight
INPAINSuffering, dad and I go in the pub
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ESCHERArtist whose first two initials stand for "Maurits Cornelis"
CELEBSFolks who are often recognized
Every appearance of HAWSER (8)
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Jun 25, 2026
A shrew (anag) – nautical rope or cable (6) · The Guardian · 16 Down
Oct 29, 2025
Mooring rope (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Oct 29, 2025
Washer broke strong line (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Aug 27, 2025
Strong cable (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Aug 27, 2025
Line that woman takes in was knotted (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Aug 9, 2025
Large heavy rope · The Independent · 6 Down
Jan 1, 2025
Cable · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Aug 30, 2023
Ropy form of washer · Evening Standard · 1 Down