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The Clue
Moving machine part (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ROTOR
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Notes
The answer ROTOR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
ROTOR as a noun:
1. (rotor, rotor coil) = the rotating armature of a motor or generator
2. the revolving bar of a distributor
3. rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine"