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Hoisting Machine Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 130 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WINCH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WINCH
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WINCH" which means:
- noun
- • Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds verb
- • Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship used a winch to lift the anchor out of the water."
- • "We attached the winch to the tree trunk to pull it out of the ground."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times18 Nov 1985 | Down 54 | |
| New York Times16 Nov 1983 | Across 16 | |
| New York Times10 Jul 1983 | Across 114 | |
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