Small metal prong that holds a wheel in place Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LINCHPIN Small metal prong that holds a wheel in place (8) Puzzler Backwords Jan 8, 2024
3% NUDGE Prod undraped statue holding end of prong (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 25, 2026
3% FORK Pronged garden tool (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 25, 2026
3% TINE Prong (4) LA Times Daily Nov 17, 2025
3% AXLE Wheel-holding rod (4)
2% STEER Take the wheel (5) LA Times Daily Jan 28, 2026
2% DEAL Wheel and __ (4) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
2% SEC "Hold on for a ___!" (3)
2% NAIL Metal spike (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
2% RIDE Lift on wheels (4) Newsday Jan 24, 2026

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