A device that breaks an electrical circuit in case of mishap (4,6) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRIPSWITCH A device that breaks an electrical circuit in case of mishap (4,6) (10)
6% RESISTOR Device in an electrical circuit (8)
6% RESISTORS Electrical-circuit devices (9)
5% RESET Reboot device, finally, during break (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 17, 2025
5% BAD "Breaking ___" (3) USA Today Nov 16, 2025
5% SWITCHBOARD Apparatus for making or breaking an electric current (11) (11) Puzzler Nov 14, 2025
5% SPATTER Hot oil mishap (7) USA Today Nov 14, 2025
5% VOLTS Electrical units (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 12, 2025
5% EEL "Electric" fish (3) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
5% LEG "Break a ___!" (3) USA Today Oct 24, 2025
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