The Clue
Doohickey (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GISMO
Tags
Notes
The answer GISMO is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Gadget
Thingamabob
Thingamajig
Thingumbob
Doohickey: Var.
Whatchamacallit: Var.
Device with no name
Definition
GISMO 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