Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Linchpin Crossword Clue

There are 2 exact and 2 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is MAINSTAY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MAINSTAY

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
97%8Exact Match!
noun

• a prominent supporter

• a central cohesive source of support and stability

• the forestay that braces the mainmast

96%8Exact Match!
noun

• a central cohesive source of support and stability

• the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

31%4Linchpin's place
noun

• a shaft on which a wheel rotates

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Strident
Attraction
Do without

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick18 Nov 2020 Down 12
New York Times14 Feb 2010 Across 39
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

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Linchpin's place
New York Times - 17 Jan 2001
New York Times / 17 Jan 2001
2
Linchpin locale
New York Times - 22 Feb 2013
New York Times / 22 Feb 2013
3
Linchpin site
New York Times - 19 Jun 2002
New York Times / 19 Jun 2002
4
The cornerstone or linchpin of a system

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen