Stopping mechanism Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Stopping mechanism . 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 BRAKE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BRAKE Stopping mechanism (5)
23% BRAKESYSTEM Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (11) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 27, 2023
21% BRAKEVAN Historically, the part of a train equipped with a stopping mechanism (5,3) (8)
3% RESEAL Stop up again (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 2, 2026
3% HALTS Stops (5) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
3% SATUP Stopped lying (5) New York Times Jan 30, 2026
3% GREASEGUN Mechanic's tool (9) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% PRYBAR Mechanic's tool (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% LUGWRENCH Mechanic's tool (9) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
3% PLIERS Mechanic's tool (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 28, 2026
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