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Towing Hook Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PINTLE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
231%7 Performed in 'Hook' as Captain Hook
331%8 Forming a hook or hook-like shape

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We think the answer is "PINTLE" which means:

    noun
  • • A pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The pintle is a pivot or journal used in a hinge or a small shaft holding a wheel or pulley."
  • • "The pintle on the gate was broken and needed to be replaced."

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New York Times03 Jul 1977 Down 66
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