Small ridge on the edge of a button or dial Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Small ridge on the edge of a button or dial . 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 KNURL.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNURL Small ridge on the edge of a button or dial (5)
3% TACH Dash dial (4) Newsday May 28, 2026
3% FACE Clock dial (4) Newsday May 19, 2026
3% KNOB Radio dial (4) LA Times Daily Apr 29, 2026
3% TUNER Radio dial (5) The Times Concise Apr 27, 2026
3% GAUGE Cockpit dial (5) Wall Street Journal Apr 25, 2026
3% TUNEDTO Found on the dial (7) Wall Street Journal Apr 4, 2026
2% TONE Dial ___ (telephone sound) (4)
2% FRAY Unravel at the edges (4) New York Times May 29, 2026
2% REC Camcorder button (3)
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A "knurl" is a small ridge on the edge of a button or dial, providing better grip. This term is often used in engineering and manufacturing to describe these textured features. Knurling helps prevent slipping and allows for easier manipulation of buttons or dials, especially in situations where a firm grip is essential.