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Part of engine hits back, thousands missing, hot on tail (8) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Part of engine hits back, thousands missing, hot on tail (8) last seen in Guardian Cryptic 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CAMSHAFT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CAMSHAFT Part of engine hits back, thousands missing, hot on tail (8) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jul 2, 2025 |
| 6% | LOBSTER Creature caught in coastal waters - throw back with tail missing | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 6% | HEMIS Hot-rod engines, informally | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 5% | NOTTHERE Missing | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 5% | MISS Hit or ___ | (4) | ||
| 5% | ANGER "Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit) | (5) | New York Times Mini | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 5% | WAG Shake, as a tail | (3) | ||
| 5% | SEXY Hot | (4) | New York Times | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 5% | PORE One of thousands on your face | (4) | The Atlantic | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 5% | SIDES Heads and tails | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 13, 2026 |
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