The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENGINES which also is the latest solution we found used in Universal uClick in 2014.
They might backfire crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINES | 67 % | 7 |
| TAILPIPES | 33 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: They might backfire
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Crossword Answer definitions
ENGINES noun- A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.
- A tool; a utensil or implement.
- A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.
- A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.
- The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
- A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.
- A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).
- Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.
- The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.
- Natural talent; genius.
- Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
- To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.
- To assault with an engine.
- To contrive; to put into action.
- To rack; to torture.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result ENGINES
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- V8s and others
- Internet search aids
- Google and the like
- Locomotives
- Wankel products
- They're under some hoods
- Railroad locomotives
- They get started
- Motors