Wind-up mechanism (9) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLOCKWORK Wind-up mechanism (9) (9)
9% TILLERS Steering mechanisms (7) Commuter Nov 24, 2025
9% EGGTIMERS They may wind up in the kitchen (9) LA Times Daily Nov 15, 2025
9% TEASE Wind up supporters on the radio (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 12, 2025
9% TORSION Mechanical twisting (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2025
9% HASPS Closing mechanisms (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 16, 2025
9% MOTOR Mechanic's focus (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 15, 2025
9% STRAW One might wind up in the drink (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 11, 2025
9% COMETOABADEND Wind up in ruin (13) New York Times Aug 30, 2025
8% RUDDER Steering mechanism on a boat (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 30, 2025
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