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”

AnswerLettersMeaning
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

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.