Rachet
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mechanical device incorporating a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits movement in only one direction.
“The mechanic used a rachet to tighten the bolt without any risk of slipping backwards.”
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Wordle
Variant spelling of ratchet, starts RACH and ends -ET
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Contains CH and an -ET ending, modest Scrabble value with common letters
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