Spark from fault with steering mechanism, say (9) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Spark from fault with steering mechanism, say (9) 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCINTILLA.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCINTILLA Spark from fault with steering mechanism, say (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 7, 2025
5% JUDGY Overly fault-finding (5) New York Times Oct 19, 2025
5% SET ___ collection (game mechanic) (3) USA Today Oct 19, 2025
5% INSPO Creative spark, for short (5) Universal Oct 17, 2025
5% HASPS Closing mechanisms (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 16, 2025
5% OHSUREBLAMEME "Really, thanks for saying it was my fault!" (13) Wall Street Journal Oct 15, 2025
5% AVOID Steer clear of (5) Commuter Oct 15, 2025
5% MOTOR Mechanic's focus (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 15, 2025
5% IDEA Creative spark (4)
5% SAN ___ Andreas Fault (3) Universal Oct 11, 2025

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