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Gear Position Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REVERSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REVERSE

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199%7Exact Match!
298%4Exact Match!
330%10 A gear that meshes with the sun gear in an epicyclic gear train

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "REVERSE" which means:

    adjective
  • • Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
  • noun
  • • A relation of direct opposition
  • • The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
  • • An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  • • The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
  • • (american football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
  • • Turning in the opposite direction
  • adjective satellite
  • • Directed or moving toward the rear
  • • Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
  • verb
  • • Change to the contrary
  • • Turn inside out or upside down
  • • Rule against
  • • Cancel officially
  • • Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
  • adverb
  • • In a reverse way or direction; in reverse; upside-down.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The car went into reverse and backed out of the parking spot."
  • • "He pressed the reverse button on the remote control to rewind the video."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times05 Dec 1990 Across 48
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