Pirate Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. The lookout points at the top of a ship’s mast.
  2. 6. A favorite drink among pirates, often stored in barrels.
  3. 7. The vessel that pirates sail on, with sails and a crew.
  4. 9. A specific type of pirate who operated in the Caribbean Sea.
  5. 10. Worn by pirates to cover an injured or missing eye.
  6. 12. Capture of Quedagh Merchant led to his downfall
  7. 15. Another term for an experienced sailor or pirate.
  8. 18. A wooden board pirates make their victims walk off as punishment.
  9. 19. The iconic black flag with a white skull and crossbones, flown by pirates.
  10. 23. A Spanish gold coin often found in pirate treasure hoards.
  11. 24. The symbol associated with pirates, often seen on flags.
  12. 26. The loot or plunder obtained by pirates after raiding ships.
Down
  1. 1. An essential navigational tool for finding one’s way at sea.
  2. 2. "King of Pirates", Welsh privateer
  3. 3. A curved sword commonly used by pirates in close combat.
  4. 4. Abandoned on a deserted island without hope of rescue.
  5. 8. What pirates seek on their adventures, often buried on remote islands.
  6. 9. Most successful pirate, looted over 400 ships.
  7. 11. A colorful bird that often perches on a pirate’s shoulder.
  8. 13. A legendary sea monster feared by sailors and pirates alike.
  9. 14. A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, common among sailors and pirates.
  10. 16. A large, powerful gun used on pirate ships for attacking other vessels.
  11. 17. A heavy metal object used to keep a ship in place.
  12. 18. Silver coins often used by pirates as currency.
  13. 20. A landmass where pirates often hide their treasure.
  14. 21. Another term for a pirate or privateer who roams the seas.
  15. 22. Most notorious pirate, Terrorized American eastern seaboard and West Indies.
  16. 25. The leader of a pirate crew, usually sporting a tricorn hat.