The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PAWL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1968.
Bolt on a ratchet crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAWL | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Bolt on a ratchet
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- key
- keying
- keys
- pawl
- hook spanner
- hook wrench
- stock
- stocked
- stocks
- allen wrench
- box end wrench
- box wrench
Crossword Answer definitions
PAWL noun- A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g. on a windlass or in a clock mechanism), or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction.
- A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.
- To stop with a pawl.
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