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U.S. term for a hand-operated gear mechanism in a motor vehicle (5,5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STICKSHIFT U.S. term for a hand-operated gear mechanism in a motor vehicle (5,5) | (10) | ||
| 76% | CHANT "U-S-A! U-S-A! …," e.g. | (5) | New York Times | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 76% | ENGINE Vehicle motor | (6) | The Times Concise | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 76% | CARMEN The opera for motor mechanics? | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 73% | SCOOTER Motor vehicle (7) | (7) | Mirror Quick | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 70% | DROVE Operated motor vehicle | (5) | ||
| 70% | DRIVER Operator of a motor vehicle | (6) | ||
| 64% | MINI Iconic small motor vehicle (4) | (4) | Puzzler | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 61% | PINION Rack and ---, mechanism | (6) | The Times Concise | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 61% | ENGINEER Mechanic (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Mar 1, 2026 |
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