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The Clue

Wheelwork part (3 letter answer)

The Answer

COG

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Notes

The answer COG is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.

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Minor functionary
Minor member
Minor player
Organization functionary
Part of a wheel
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Piece of machinery
Rotating piece
Interlocking piece
Slip a ___ (err)
Subordinate person
Type of railway
Wheel part
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Minor but necessary part
Minor player, so to speak

Definition

COG as a noun:

1. a subordinate who performs an important but routine function; "he was a small cog in a large machine"
2. (cog, sprocket) = tooth on the rim of gear wheel

COG as a verb:

1. roll steel ingots
2. join pieces of wood with cogs