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Fastener that resists loosening Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Fastener that resists loosening last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOCKNUT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOCKNUT Fastener that resists loosening | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 25, 2018 |
| 4% | UNDO Loosen (a fastening) | (4) | The Times Concise | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 3% | RIVET Metal fastener | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 3% | OHM Resistance unit | (3) | Universal | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | UNKNOT Loosen | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | UNTANGLE Loosen tight nut on corner | (8) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 3% | UNLACE Loosen, as a shoe | (6) | LA Times Daily | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 3% | SLACKEN Loosen (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | OPPOSE Resist | (6) | The Times Sunday Concise | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | NAIL Carpentry fastener | (4) | Commuter | Dec 25, 2025 |
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