Firm grasp needed to operate the gears Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Firm grasp needed to operate the gears . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CLUTCH.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLUTCH Firm grasp needed to operate the gears (6)
6% GRIP Firm hold or grasp (4) (4) Mirror Classic Jan 8, 2026
6% HOLDS Grasps (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 6, 2026
5% SET Firm up (3) New York Times Jan 9, 2026
5% ERNST ____ & Young, accounting firm (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 8, 2026
5% COG Tooth on a gear (3)
5% PPE ICU gear (3) Universal Jan 3, 2026
5% AVIS Car rental firm (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 31, 2025
5% EPEE Fencing gear (4) Newsday Dec 25, 2025
5% SYSTEM Method of operation (6) Newsday Dec 25, 2025
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