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20 answers for: Untwist the strands of a rope
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UNLAYUntwist the strands of a rope
MARLINSPIKETool used to separate strands of a rope for splicing
PLAITA length of hair, the strands of which have been intertwined in a pattern (5)
SPLICESRope joins created by weaving the strands of two ropes into each other
SPLICEJoin two ropes by weaving the strands of one into the other (6)
DENOUEMENTThe resolution of different strands of a plot or story(10)
ABANDONSStrands of a ribbon on a pole (8)
PLYOne of the strands twisted together to make rope
MESHOpen spaces between strands of a net (4)
UNRAVELSeparate strands of a French composer (7)
HAIRSIndividual strands of a beard,eg
FRAYSeparate the strands in the brawl (4)
STOPPERKnot at the end of a rope to prevent it from slipping through a narrow gap; or, a bung for a bottle (7)
BRISTLEStrand of a brush (7)
ROOTLETThin subterranean strand of a plant (7)
STANFORDStrange strand of a Californian university
STAKEAnvil used by a timsmith; or, an upright rod over which the strands are woven in willow basketry (5)
UNSCREWUntwist some of the leprechaun's crewel yarn
TEASE.... pull the strands apart - it's barely entertaining
TWISTSTangles the strands (6)