A block in a mechanism used to stop or slow down a vehicle (5,3) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue A block in a mechanism used to stop or slow down a vehicle (5,3) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BRAKEPAD.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BRAKEPAD A block in a mechanism used to stop or slow down a vehicle (5,3) (8)
7% BRAKE Mechanism for stopping or slowing down a vehicle (5) (5)
6% ABATED Slowed down (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 20, 2026
6% DECELERATE Slow down (10) (10) Mirror Classic May 7, 2026
6% BRAKES Slows or stops a vehicle (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 12, 2024
6% BRAKING Slowing down mechanically (7) The Telegraph Quick Aug 30, 2019
5% ROTE Mechanical memory (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 12, 2026
5% CEASED Stopped (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 7, 2026
5% ACHIEVE Get one electric vehicle, primarily to stop pain (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jul 6, 2026
5% HALT "Stop!" (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 3, 2026
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