Crossword clue
“Person in charge of maintaining the ship’s spars?”
This clue appeared as 78-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MASTMINDERLetters10
Starts withM
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Person in charge of maintaining the ship’s spars?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 78-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Person in charge of maintaining the ship’s spars?” clue?+
The answer is MASTMINDER (10 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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