{ Answer }
BAILED
{ Related Clues }
___ out (parachuted)
Saved, with "out"
Dealt with a leak, maybe
Delivered goods in trust
Tried to save a sinking boat
Tried to save a sinking ship?
{ Tags }
bailed, boat, dealt, delivered, dipped, goods, leak, maybe, out, parachuted, save, saved, ship, sinking, tried, trust, water
{ Notes }
The answer BAILED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2000 puzzles.
{ Definition }
BAIL as a verb:
1. release after a security has been paid
2. deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
3. secure the release of (someone) by providing security
4. empty (a vessel) by bailing
5. remove (water) from a vessel with a container
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