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The Clue
Certain sliding bolts (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PAWLS
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Notes
The answer PAWLS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Cogwheel adjuncts
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Definition
PAWL as a noun:
1. (pawl, detent, click, dog) = a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward