The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PAWLS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1964.
Homonym of 23 Across crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAWLS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Homonym of 23 Across
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Crossword Answer definitions
PAWLS 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.
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