Peg Used For Fastening Two Adjacent Parts Of A Structure Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DOWEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DOWEL

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	37%	6		A pointed stake, rail, or peg used for securing or fastening
3	29%	10		A small peg or bolt used in machinery to secure rotating parts together

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DOWEL" which means:

noun

• A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together

verb

• To fasten together with dowels.
• To furnish with dowels.

An example sentence would be:

• "He used a wooden dowel to hang the curtains."
• "The bookshelf is held together by dowels instead of nails."

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The Guardian Quick10 Mar 2010	Down 14
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