Firing Lever Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	38%	7		Moved a load by using a lever as a lever
3	19%	11		Gas lever

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TRIGGER" which means:

noun

• Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
• A device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
• An act that sets in motion some course of events

verb

• Put in motion or move to act
• Release or pull the trigger on

An example sentence would be:

• "She pulled the trigger and the gun went off."
• "The car's engine malfunctioned, causing a trigger of warning lights to turn on."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick06 Aug 2009	Across 22
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