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 1985.
Detent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAWL | 75 % | 4 |
| RATCHET | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Detent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pawl
- click
- dog
- holddown
- cotter
- stopper
- clasp
- fastener
- awt
- attachment
- hold
- set
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.
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 PAWL
- Ratchet part
- Ratchet engager
- Ratchet-wheel partner
- Ratchet wheel engager
- Something to sink one's teeth into
- Ratchet bar
- Cogwheel accessory
- Pivoting device
- Bar that engages with a ratchet
- Sliding bolt.