Crossword clue
“Wedge placed next to a wheel to prevent it from moving”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CHOCKLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Wedge placed next to a wheel to prevent it from moving” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 10, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Wedge placed next to a wheel to prevent it from moving” clue?+
The answer is CHOCK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 10, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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