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

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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% DOWN One direction (4) The Washington Post Mini May 27, 2026
6% ROBOT Mechanical man (5) The Telegraph Quick May 27, 2026
6% PERMIT Allow (6) USA Today May 26, 2026
6% ACCREDIT Authorise account with direct movement (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic May 21, 2026
6% ICANFIXTHAT Mechanic's answer (11) Newsday May 21, 2026
6% VOWEL There's only one in Kyrgyzstan (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 18, 2026
6% LETS Allows (4) Newsday May 18, 2026
6% LET Allow (3) Commuter May 18, 2026

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