Hand Brakes Eg Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 139 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is LEVERS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.

We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LEVERS

Updated: October 11, 2023

Also try..
Crossword Archives Known Letters Finder

Best Possible Answers

			Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?		Letters	Answer	Clue
	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum • a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum • a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock verb • to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
	39%	8		Used in drum brakes or disc brakes
	noun • one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk
	29%	8		They apply and release hand brakes on railroad cars
	noun • a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Center of a daisy, e.g.
Western star Lee Van ___
Conifer leaf

Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times22 Aug 2010	Down 100
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

	Clue	Source
1	Adjust brakes New York Times - 20 Mar 1992	New York Times / 20 Mar 1992
2	Check, as brakes New York Times - 19 Feb 2012	New York Times / 19 Feb 2012
3	Fix brakes New York Times - 06 Nov 1988	New York Times / 06 Nov 1988
4	Hand-operated lever or pedal used to engage the brakes of a stationary vehicle
5	Hit hard, as the brakes New York Times - 03 Jan 2013	New York Times / 03 Jan 2013
6	Supermarket trolleys with locked brakes aren't creased up The Guardian Cryptic - 15 Oct 2008	The Guardian Cryptic / 15 Oct 2008
7	Used in drum brakes or disc brakes