Mechanism preventing backward motion Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Mechanism preventing backward motion . 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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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RATCHET Mechanism preventing backward motion (7)
2% EBBS Backward flows (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 26, 2025
2% SEASICK Feeling the ocean motion (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 25, 2025
2% TILLERS Steering mechanisms (7) Commuter Nov 24, 2025
2% RETROGRADE Backward (10) (10) The Guardian Quick Nov 24, 2025
2% DAM Flood preventer (3)
2% THEROBOT Dance with mechanical movements (8) USA Today Nov 18, 2025
2% INERTIA Resistance to motion (7) The Times Concise Nov 17, 2025
2% EJECTOR - seat, escape mechanism (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 16, 2025
2% OVER Bend ___ backward (4) Universal Nov 11, 2025
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