Shoe, for a time like a spanner in the works? (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shoe, for a time like a spanner in the works? (5) . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SABOT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SABOT Shoe, for a time like a spanner in the works? (5) (5)
8% NONSLIP Like some work shoes (7) Wall Street Journal Feb 14, 2026
7% WRENCH Adjustable spanner (6) The Times Specialist Feb 16, 2026
7% RIALTOBRIDGE Venetian spanner? (6,6) (12) The Guardian Quick Feb 10, 2026
7% SNAGS Spanners in the works, so to speak (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 23, 2026
6% SNEAKER Tennis shoe (7) TV Apr 5, 2026
6% TOIL Work like a dog (4) New York Times Midi Apr 4, 2026
6% EON One worked for a long time (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Apr 4, 2026
6% SICKDAY Time off from work (7) Wall Street Journal Apr 1, 2026
6% OFFBEAT Non-standard, like a PC that's not working? (7) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 26, 2026
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