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The Clue

Toothed tool (7 letter answer)

The Answer

RATCHET

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Notes

The answer RATCHET is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

Related Clues

Pawl engager
Pawl's complement
Toothed wheel
Toothy wheel
Increase in increments, with "up"
Wheel with sloped teeth
Steady progression up or down

Definition

RATCHET as a noun:

1. (ratchet, rachet, ratch) = mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

RATCHET as a verb:

1. (ratchet, rachet up, ratchet down) = move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"