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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 29% | 11 | Action of sliding or sliding into view. | |
| 3 | 21% | 8 | Nuts and bolts, etc. | |
Certain Sliding Bolts Crossword Clue
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PAWLS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PAWLS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PAWLS" which means:
- noun
- • A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pawls on the gears allow the machine to rotate in only one direction."
- • "He carefully inspected the worn pawls in the lock mechanism."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times24 Dec 1979 | Down 13 | |
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