Use A Block And Tackle Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HOIST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HOIST

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	37%	9		To tackle or tackle with determination
3	31%	11		Component of a block and tackle system

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "HOIST" which means:

noun

• Lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

verb

• Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
• Move from one place to another by lifting
• Raise by using ropes and pulleys

An example sentence would be:

• "The workers used a hoist to lift the heavy machinery."
• "The ship's hoist broke down, delaying its departure."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times11 Feb 1985	Across 58
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