The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FENDER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1970.
Shock-lessening device crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FENDER | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shock-lessening device
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fender
- bumper
- buffer
- buffing
- damper
- defibrillator
- dashpot
- air cushion
- air spring
- shock absorber
- relieve
- clip
Crossword Answer definitions
FENDER noun- Panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
- A shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
- Any shaped cushion-like object normally made from polymers, rubber or wood that is placed along the sides of a boat to prevent damage when moored alongside another vessel or jetty, or when using a lock, etc. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute
- A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash
- To use fenders to protect the side of a boat
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