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% FRET Instrument ridge (4) New York Times Jun 17, 2026
3% FACE Clock dial (4) The Times Concise Jun 1, 2026
3% TACH Dash dial (4) Newsday May 28, 2026
2% HONED Gave an edge to (5) Wall Street Journal Jun 20, 2026
2% VOL Loudness dial: Abbr. (3) New York Times Mini Jun 19, 2026
2% ANTSY On edge (5) Universal Jun 15, 2026
2% SEWON Attach, as a coat button (5) Newsday Jun 15, 2026
2% RIM Edge (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 11, 2026
2% HEM Dress edge (3) LA Times Daily Jun 9, 2026
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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.