Crossword clues for the word: BOATSWAIN The word BOATSWAIN has appeared as an answer to at least 3 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for BOATSWAIN Showing 1 to 3 of 3 results Clue(s) Officer in charge of a ship's crew Petty officer in the merchant marine. What "bosun" is short for