Crossword Vibe

Captain who circumnavigated the globe twice in the late 1700s Crossword Clue

Last seen in: New York Times Mystery Mini · 2026-10-28

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Captain who circumnavigated the globe twice in the late 1700s featured in New York Times Mystery Mini puzzle on 2026-10-28. We have found 1 possible answer for this clue in our database. The most recently added answer is ready to reveal and has a length of 4 letters. Reveal the answer below when you are ready to check it.

Crossword answer

Try solving the clue before revealing the answer.

4 letters

Clue & Answer Meanings

(noun)

  1. someone who cooks food
  2. English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)

(verb)

  1. transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
  2. transform by heating
  3. prepare for eating by applying heat
  4. prepare a hot meal
  5. tamper, with the purpose of deception

(noun)

  1. a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
  2. the pilot in charge of an airship
  3. the naval officer in command of a military ship
  4. a policeman in charge of a precinct
  5. an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
  6. the leader of a group of people
  7. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

(verb)

  1. be the captain of a sports team

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    COOK

    Captain who circumnavigated the globe twice in the late 1700s (4)

    New York Times Mystery Mini · Oct 28, 2026

From this puzzle

More clues from New York Times Mystery Mini on Oct 28, 2026

View all puzzle clues

Recently updated

Fresh crossword clues

Browse more sources

Crossword publishers

Browse all publishers