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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.

Related Clues

Cogwheel adjuncts
Rachet bars
Ratchet stops

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