One of the simple machines Crossword Clue

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One of the simple machines Crossword Answer

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SCREW

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
2. a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
(verb)
1. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SIMPLE (adjective)
1. apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
2. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
SIMPLE (noun)
1. a person lacking intelligence or common sense
2. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
ONE (adjective)
1. (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
2. having the indivisible character of a unit
ONE (noun)
1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
2. a single person or thing

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SCREW
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Hint 4: Anagram

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ELVER

More Daily Beast Crossword (7/1/2026) Answers

Across

1. With 6-Across: co-star (with 14-Across) of the (hopefully!) forthcoming new comedy "Cut Off"; its original release date of July 17th has now been pushed back indefinitely because the film was "not ready," per the Hollywood Reporter

6. See 1-Across

10. Totally shocked

11. Gotcha

12. Joy in the morning

13. Record for later viewing

14. With 24-Across, 1-Across's co-star in "Cut Off"

16. "Far ___ from me to intrude..."

17. Body shot?

18. ___ Paulo (Brazilian city)

20. "___ gusta" (Spanish for "I don't like it")

22. "___ of Their Own"

24. See 14-Across

25. Implied

29. Suffix with Chey or cay

30. Pause in fighting

31. Univs. award them

32. Hall's partner

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1. I like the cut of your ___

2. "___ of Them Days" (2025 comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA)

3. "Fuhgeddaboudit!"

4. 2007 thriller with Jessica Alba and Hayden Christensen

5. Red ___ (movie plot twist, often)

6. Songs everyone knows

7. "Who's at fault here?"

9. Téa in "Madam Secretary"

15. "Make ___..." (phrase to someone writing a check)

16. Airbus competitor

18. Cut some logs, say

19. Draw ___ in the sand (set boundaries)

21. Stiller's longtime comedy partner

23. Such a long time

26. Director's ___ (movie version)

27. "___ Age" (animated franchise)

28. They catch a lot of TDs

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