What gets the shaft? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue What gets the shaft? . 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 CRANKCASE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CRANKCASE What gets the shaft? (9)
9% AXLE Wheel shaft (4) The Times Concise Jul 13, 2026
9% EAD Wheel shaft (3) USA Today Quick Jun 27, 2026
9% FLUE Ventilation shaft (4) The Times Concise Jun 26, 2026
9% BEAM Shaft of light (4) The New Yorker Mini Jun 18, 2026
9% RAY Light shaft (3) Premier Sunday Jun 14, 2026
8% NARROW New shaft is cramped (6) The Times Cryptic Jun 23, 2026
8% PIT Mining shaft (3) Premier Sunday May 10, 2026
7% REACH Get to (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 14, 2026
7% AMEX What many get a charge out of (4) Newsday Jul 10, 2026
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