Answer to "A metal catch, as in a clock" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DETENT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1953.

A metal catch, as in a clock crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
DETENT	100 %	6

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: A metal catch, as in a clock

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• fender
• core
• coring
• plugged
• return
• returning
• returns
• detent
• hawksbill
• fireguard
• hook
• hooking

Crossword Answer definitions

DETENT noun

1. That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.

DETENT verb

1. The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.

More crossword clues leading to the same solutions

Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution

More clues leading to the result DETENT

• Locking device
• Mechanical catch
• Windup toy device
• A metal catch, as in a clock.
• A catch, in mechanics.
• A catch or pawl.
• Part of a jack.
• Catch in a lock.
• Clock catch.
• Watch lever