Initially, braking and traction system is not all there (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BATS Initially, braking and traction system is not all there (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 2, 2025
6% SKID Lose traction (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 30, 2026
6% SCREECH Braking sound (7) Wall Street Journal Jan 17, 2026
6% SLID Lost traction (4) USA Today Jan 14, 2026
6% SLIP Lose traction (4) New York Times Dec 30, 2025
6% DISCS Brake parts (5) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
6% SKIDDED Lost traction (7) Newsday Dec 7, 2025
6% SKIDS Loses traction (5) USA Today Dec 7, 2025
6% CLEAT Traction aid (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 12, 2025
5% UNIX Server system (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 24, 2026

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