The Clue
Contraption (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GIZMO
Tags
Notes
The answer GIZMO is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Doodad
Gadget
Thingamajig
Thingumbob
Thingy
Whatchamacallit
Widget
Definition
GIZMO as a noun:
1. (doodad, doohickey, doojigger, gimmick, gizmo, gismo, gubbins, thingamabob, thingumabob, thingmabob, thingamajig, thingumajig, thingmajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatchamacallum, whatsis, widget) = something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"
2. (appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget) = a device or control that is very useful for a particular job