The Clue
Thingies: Var. (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GISMOS
Tags
Notes
The answer GISMOS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Contrivances
Gadgets
Thingamabobs
Beanie propellers and such: Var.
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