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Dubarry Nautical Crossword: Win A Pair Of Dubarry Cowes Waterproof And Breathable Trainers In Our Online Competition HERE!

3rd August 2026
Enter the Afloat.ie online Crossword competition below to be in with a chance to win a pair of Dubarry Cowes waterproof and breathable trainers in this free to enter competition Enter the Afloat.ie online Crossword competition below to be in with a chance to win a pair of Dubarry Cowes waterproof and breathable trainers in this free to enter competition

Afloat.ie in association with Dubarry, brings you a bi-monthly nautical crossword competition (No. 222). Win a pair of Dubarry Cowes waterproof and breathable trainers!

Complete the crossword below and add your details below and the first correct entry out of the hat will receive a pair of Dubarry Cowes waterproof and breathable trainers. Entries to be received no later than midnight on October 1st 2026.

Afloat Crossword No. 221 June 2026 Solution
Across
1. Far, 3. Grandfather, 8. Ulster, 9. Sensible, 10. Roman, 11. Thief, 13. Steer clear of, 16. Miracle, 20. Tagus, 21. Tears, 23. Mount Rushmore, 24. Honfleur, 25. Goalie, 26. Merchandise, 27. Yet.
Down
1. Fluorescent, 3. Green, 4. Nestled, 5. Asset, 6. Hubris, 7. Rye, 12. Fleet Street, 13. Snout, 14. Reins, 17. Casualty, 18. Ignored, 19. Banner, 22. Sylph, 23. Moose, 24. Him.

Diarmuid Curran of Tullyvale, County Dublin is the winner of Crossword Number 221 and wins a pair of Dubarry Cowes waterproof and breathable trainers.

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Across

1:
(& 3d) The finest craft is seen in a soccer league. (3)
3:
See 1 across. (11)
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It's the queen I upset, being a horsey type. (6)
9:
Upright mail regarding a score? (8)
10:
This town's name may be rewritten in ogham. (5)
11:
Belief some Native Americans can find many. (5)
13:
Some notes harmoniously suggesting the rope is hot inside. (5)
15:
Reg sold out to his paying guests. (7)
16:
Intend to get the communist back - but don't get straight to it. (7)
20:
This team plays rugby with pride. (5)
21:
Attain a stretch of water. (5)
23:
Type of butterfly that's useful for punctuation. (5)
24:
How could a gull warp such a useful piece of plastic? (8)
25:
Do quip about the ship in 'Moby Dick'. (6)
26:
Great beginning to the horserace - by Pegasus? (6,5)
27:
Terminate Mr Kenny? Not quite. (3)

Down

1:
Abstainer who quantifies golf pegs? (11)
2:
How is the cadet due to be sent to school? (8)
3:
Get a drink for a traditional puppet. (5)
4:
The cup's been heated - just picture it! (3,4)
5:
It's all that's left of some rare lichens. (5)
6:
See 19 down (6)
7:
Mine is found inside a peach. (3)
12:
Paid no attention to the sadder dirge, as edited. (11)
13:
This chap has rewritten the lyric. (5)
14:
Some of Deirdre's sequins are needed for her gown. (5)
17:
Disorganised room used by a sleepy type. (8)
18:
This is hotting up before morning. (7)
19:
(& 6d) Ship in the Connacht front row? (6)
22:
Beheading a composer? Here, let me give you a lift! (3,2)
23:
Many gather material for Mr Eastwood. (5)
24:
Whistler is a really efficient fellow at first. (3)

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Crossword by Gordius

Published in Nautical Crossword
 
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