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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RATCHET Mechanism preventing backward motion (7)
2% SPARE With 6-Across, mechanic's miscellanea (5) The Washington Post Mini Jul 24, 2026
2% PREP HIV prevention medication (4) Universal Jul 23, 2026
2% EEW "Wee" backward (3)
2% EEL Fish that's a name backward (3) The New Yorker Mini Jul 16, 2026
2% INITIATE Start, set in motion (8) The Times Concise Jul 15, 2026
2% SPEED Rate of motion (5) Commuter Jul 14, 2026
2% ROTE Mechanical memory (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 12, 2026
2% ACTUATE Set in motion (7) (7) The Sun Mini Jul 11, 2026
2% LEVEE Flood preventer (5) New York Times Midi Jul 8, 2026
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