Answer to "Locomotive" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENGINE which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2021.

Locomotive crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
ENGINE	65 %	6
IRONHORSE	31 %	9
TRAIN	4 %	5

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Locomotive

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• engine
• locomotor
• locomotive engine
• railway locomotive
• subway
• driver
• rail
• tugboat
• motorcycle
• motor
• hydrant
• machine

Crossword Answer definitions

ENGINE noun

1. A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
2. A tool; a utensil or implement.
3. A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
4. A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
5. The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
6. A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.
7. A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).
8. Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.
9. The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.
10. Natural talent; genius.
11. Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

ENGINE verb

1. To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
2. To assault with an engine.
3. To contrive; to put into action.
4. To rack; to torture.

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 ENGINE

• Word with steam or fire
• Fuel-driven machine
• Thomas, e.g.
• Search ___
• V-8
• Locomotive
• Word with fire or search
• "I think I can, I think I can" speaker
• It may have a lot of pull
• Gas guzzler

More clues leading to the result IRONHORSE

• Locomotive
• Old name for a locomotive
• Railroad locomotive, informally
• Old West whistler
• One of two in a historic 1869 Utah meeting
• Lou Gehrig nickname, with "The"
• Steam locomotive
• Engine, old-style
• "Animal" that's tracked?
• Lou Gehrig's nickname, with "the"

More clues leading to the result TRAIN

• Amtrak conveyance
• Casey Jones' venue
• Prepare for a fight
• Work out
• Break in
• Bridal gown attachment
• Freight or passenger
• Part of a bridal dress
• Coach
• Band with the 2010 #3 hit "Hey, Soul Sister"