Appropriate Length In A Driving Mechanism Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PROPELLER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PROPELLER

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	33%	8		Tooth for driving mechanism
3	28%	4		Driving is hard when this is driving

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PROPELLER" which means:

noun

• A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

An example sentence would be:

• "The boat's propeller spun rapidly, propelling it forward in the water."
• "The airplane's propeller blades started rotating as the pilot prepared for takeoff."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic01 Nov 2000	Across 12
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