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noun • a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring • a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted | ||||||||
| 32% | 10 | Mechanical device for tightening | ||||||
noun • an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension | ||||||||
| 28% | 6 | Loosen or slacken a tightening device | ||||||
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Tightening Device Crossword Clue
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SETSCREW which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SETSCREW
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times11 Feb 1979 | Down 37 | |
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22 Jun 1994 | New York Times / 22 Jun 1994 |
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