Crossword clue
Lever crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Lever”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is BAR.
Top answer
BAR
3 letters · Rigid rod
All answers for “Lever”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| BAR Best match | 3 | Rigid rod |
| PRY | 3 | Force open |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| JEMMY | 5 | Burglar's crowbar, British |
| JIMMY | 5 | Burglar's crowbar, American |
| PRISE | 5 | Force open, British |
| PRIZE | 5 | Lever up, variant spelling |
| PEDAL | 5 | Foot lever |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| HANDLE | 6 | Part to operate by hand |
| SWITCH | 6 | Operating device |
| TILLER | 6 | Steering lever |
| TOGGLE | 6 | Short lever |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| CROWBAR | 7 | Iron bar used as lever |
| TREADLE | 7 | Foot-operated lever |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| LEVERAGE | 8 | Power gained by a lever |
| JOYSTICK | 8 | Control lever |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| HANDSPIKE | 9 | Wooden lever |
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What does “Lever” mean?
Noun: a rigid bar pivoting on a fulcrum to move a load, or a handle for operating a machine. Verb: to prise or move with such a bar.
Solving tip
Short fills include BAR, PRY and JIMMY. Figuratively a lever is a means of influence, so LEVERAGE may appear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Lever"?
The most likely answer is BAR (3 letters) — Rigid rod. Other common answers are CROWBAR (7), HANDLE (6), JEMMY (5), JIMMY (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Lever"?
Answers to "Lever" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.