Mechanism In A Unidirectional Wrench Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RATCHET

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	33%	6		Unidirectional
3	30%	12		Wrench that can be adjusted with a screw mechanism

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We think the answer is "RATCHET" which means:

noun

• Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

verb

• Move by degrees in one direction only

adjective

• Ghetto; unseemly, indecorous.

An example sentence would be:

• "She used a ratchet to tighten the bolts."
• "The mechanic used a ratchet to remove the lug nuts."

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New York Times15 Nov 2017	Down 10
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