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Ratchets Partner Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PAWL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%4Exact Match!
237%9Ratchets up
337%6Ratchets up using leverage

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PAWL" which means:

    noun
  • • A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
  • verb
  • • To stop with a pawl.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The pawl engaged with the ratchet, preventing the gear from turning backward."
  • • "He replaced the broken pawl in the lock to ensure that it worked properly."

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New York Times19 Oct 1987 Down 33
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