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Other crossword clues for answer "BOSNS"

BOSNS
Some petty officers, for short
Petty officers
Officers in charge of anchors, for short
Cap'n's underlings
They serve cap'ns
Some Navy members
1-Down's underlings
Cap'ns' subordinates
Petty officers, for short
They serve under cap'ns
Some crew members, casually
Petty officers, briefly
Warrant officers
Some warrant officers
Warship officers
Foremen of a sort
Ships' petty officers
Warship warrant officers, for short
Crew chiefs, for short
Crew members
Deck chiefs, for short
Petty offs.
Some petty offs.
Ship officers
Cable managers, for short
Petty officers, informally
Rigging pros
Ship petty officers, for short
Some petty officers
Deck crew foremen, for short
Deck crew foremen
Deck crew chiefs
Some naval officers