The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WASHERS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Plates for nuts crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WASHERS | 100 % | 7 |
Why may WASHERS be the right solution?
The answer "WASHERS" fits the clue "Plates for nuts" because in a hardware context, washers are flat plates typically used with nuts to distribute the pressure of the nut and provide a smooth surface against which the nut can be tightened.
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Crossword Answer definitions
WASHERS noun- Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
- A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.
- A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.
- A face cloth.
- To fit (a mechanical device) with a washer.
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