Mechanisms that are often spring-loaded Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Mechanisms that are often spring-loaded featured in New York Times puzzle on February 12, 2026. 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MOUSETRAPS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOUSETRAPS Mechanisms that are often spring-loaded (10) New York Times Feb 12, 2026
3% RICH Loaded (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 11, 2026
3% WASH Load of laundry (4) Commuter Feb 7, 2026
3% GREASEGUN Mechanic's tool (9) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% PRYBAR Mechanic's tool (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% LUGWRENCH Mechanic's tool (9) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% PLIERS Mechanic's tool (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% PILES Laundry loads (5)
3% ATON Loads and loads (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 26, 2026
3% AMMO It's loaded into barrels (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 17, 2026

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