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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 10 | Socket for ball-and-socket joint | |
3 | 33% | 8 | Space in a socket wrench for attaching a socket | |
Socket For Setting A Gem Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COLLET" which means:
- noun
- • A metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
- • A cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe
- • A band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to replace the collet on my milling machine."
- • "The jeweler used a collet to hold the diamond in place."
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Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
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New York Times24 Feb 2018 | Across 33 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | Ball-and-socket, for one
New York Times -
19 Mar 1996 | New York Times / 19 Mar 1996 |
2 | Small item of kit assembled, including a prong and energy socket
The Guardian Everyman -
18 Mar 2018 | The Guardian Everyman / 18 Mar 2018 |
3 | Socket filler
New York Times -
05 Jun 1998 | New York Times / 05 Jun 1998 |
4 | Socket for ball-and-socket joint | |
5 | Socket on a golf club head into which the shaft is fitted
The Guardian Speedy -
02 Jan 2022 | The Guardian Speedy / 02 Jan 2022 |
6 | Space in a socket wrench for attaching a socket | |
7 | Touch parts of mouth and of eye socket
The Guardian Cryptic -
19 Feb 2019 | The Guardian Cryptic / 19 Feb 2019 |