Fastenings sailors must learn? (5)

From Express Cryptic 20260519, 4D —

4D — Fastenings sailors must learn? (5)ROPES

  • Definition
    The whole clue is the definition — both halves define the answer.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: ''
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Double definition
  • Definition
    first definition: 'Fastenings' — The first definition is 'Fastenings'.
  • Definition
    second definition: 'sailors must learn?' — The second definition is 'sailors must learn?'.
  • Assembly
    ROPES = ROPES

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