The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LOOPHOLES , but the solution may also be VENTS which is one of the most recent solution (2003 in LA Times).
Escape mechanisms? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LOOPHOLES | 67 % | 9 |
| VENTS | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Escape mechanisms?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- escape hatch
- escape from
- escaping
- escape clause
- escape valve
- escapes
- emergency exit
- escapable
- fire escape
- escaper
- escapee
- evasive action
Crossword Answer definitions
LOOPHOLES noun- A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
- A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
- To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers
- To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.
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More clues leading to the result LOOPHOLES
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