Mechanism allowing movement in only one direction (7) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Mechanism allowing movement in only one direction (7) last seen in Guardian Quick 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 RATCHET.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RATCHET Mechanism allowing movement in only one direction (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Jul 12, 2024
8% ONEWAY Allowing movement in one direction only (6)
6% EAST One direction (4) New York Times Nov 1, 2025
6% LETS Allows (4) Commuter Nov 1, 2025
6% TORSION Mechanical twisting (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2025
6% STIPEND Allowance (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 27, 2025
6% LET Allow (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 21, 2025
6% HASPS Closing mechanisms (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 16, 2025
6% MOTOR Mechanic's focus (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 15, 2025
6% LEFT One direction to turn a car (4) Newsday Oct 6, 2025

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