The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REGULATOR , but the solution may also be VALVE which is one of the most recent solution (2014 in USA Today).
Controlling device crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REGULATOR | 50 % | 9 |
| VALVE | 50 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Controlling device
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- valve
- accelerator
- controller
- gate
- thermostat
- actuator
- automation
- bridle
- bridled
- carburettor
- control
- controlled
Crossword Answer definitions
REGULATOR noun- A device that controls or limits something.
- A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
- A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
- A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
- A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
- A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).
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