Choke Or Accelerator Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	26%	10		Choke to death
3	26%	8		Choke point

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THROTTLE" which means:

noun

• A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
• A pedal that controls the throttle valve

verb

• Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
• Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
• Reduce the air supply

An example sentence would be:

• "He pushed the throttle forward to increase the speed of the engine."
• "The pilot pulled back on the throttle to slow down the plane."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic26 Nov 2010	Down 5
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