The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DETENT which also is the latest solution we found used in Universal uClick in 2018.
Mechanical catch crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| DETENT | 100 % | 6 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mechanical catch
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- detent
 - take
 - dof
 - dog
 - dogs
 - eye
 - grab
 - grip
 - hook
 - hooking
 - hooks
 - jig
 
Crossword Answer definitions
DETENT noun- That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
 
- The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.
 
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