Clues for the word "SHAFT"
We've had 101 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 173 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on May 24, 2026.
Definition of shaft
- n. - The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.
- n. - The long handle of a spear or similar weapon; hence, the weapon itself; (Fig.) anything regarded as a shaft to be thrown or darted; as, shafts of light.
- n. - That which resembles in some degree the stem or handle of an arrow or a spear; a long, slender part, especially when cylindrical.
- n. - The trunk, stem, or stalk of a plant.
- n. - The stem or midrib of a feather.
- n. - The pole, or tongue, of a vehicle; also, a thill.
- n. - The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.
- n. - The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc.
- n. - A pole, especially a Maypole.
- n. - The body of a column; the cylindrical pillar between the capital and base (see Illust. of Column). Also, the part of a chimney above the roof. Also, the spire of a steeple.
- n. - A column, an obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument.
- n. - A rod at the end of a heddle.
- n. - A solid or hollow cylinder or bar, having one or more journals on which it rests and revolves, and intended to carry one or more wheels or other revolving parts and to transmit power or motion; as, the shaft of a steam engine.
- n. - A humming bird (Thaumastura cora) having two of the tail feathers next to the middle ones very long in the male; -- called also cora humming bird.
- n. - A well-like excavation in the earth, perpendicular or nearly so, made for reaching and raising ore, for raising water, etc.
- n. - A long passage for the admission or outlet of air; an air shaft.
- n. - The chamber of a blast furnace.
Referring Clues
- Mine passage
- Treat unfairly, slangily
- Stick it to
- Treat unfairly
- Elevator enclosure
- Mine part
- Jackson role
- Golf club part
- Beam through a window
- Give a raw deal
- Dart part
- Heating duct
- Part of a mine
- Blaxploitation film of 1971
- Path down to a mine
- Tram route (h)
- Ray, as of light
- Unfair treatment, with "the"
- Ray
- Vertical passage
- Richard Roundtree role
- Arrow part
- Mine passageway
- Elevator passage
- Ore corridor
- Elevator space
- Richard Roundtree film
- Treat treacherously
- Golf-club part
- Treat meanly
- Mine section
- Mine section
- 2000 cop movie sequel starring Samuel L. Jackson
- Elevator's environment
- Elevator's place
- Roundtree role
- Elevator channel
- Long handle
- Miner's place
- Mine section
- Verticle passage
- Underground excavation
- The cat who won't cop out when there's danger all about
- Dumbwaiter enclosure
- Isaac Hayes did its theme song
- Elevator passageway
- Long part of a lance
- Elevator tunnel
- Spindle
- Treat unfairly, in slang
- Elevator chute
- Mining tunnel
- Elevator part
- Beam of light
- Harsh treatment, with "the"
- Metaphorical mistreatment
- Most of a pool cue
- Ray of light
- Screw over
- Elevator ___
- Mine tunnel
- Long pole
- "___ in Africa" (1973 film that completes a trilogy)
- "He's a complicated man/but no one understands him/but his woman"
- Handle
- Roundtree P.I. role
- Isaac Hayes soundtrack
- Beam
- Beam - well
- Quiet, rearward part of a mine?
- Piece of wit like a ray of sunshine?
- In which to be lifted up?
- Arrow
- Vertical excavation
- Elevator setting
- "Who's the cat that won't cop out when there's danger all about?"
- Elevator site
- Part of a golf club
- Swindle Rod
- Column of light
- Handle's extremely smooth at the back
- Silence at the back! It's sunk
- Tool's handle
- In a mine, the hush at the rear
- Lengthy cylinder
- A hush, back in the mine
- Long part of an arrow
- Putter part
- Iconic 1971 blaxploitation film
- Lacrosse stick part
- Ray has broken a foot!
- Tunnel
- Quiet, rearward part of a mine?
- Part of a mine or elevator
- Mine feature
- Piece of wit like a ray of sunshine?
- In which to be lifted up?
- Mine or elevator passageway
- Piercing wit from a private eye?
- 1971 cult classic
- Hot rod rod
Last Seen In
- Mirror Daily - May 24, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 06, 2026
- LA Times - April 30, 2026
- Mirror Daily - March 22, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - March 08, 2026
- Your Life Choices - February 06, 2026
- LA Times - December 08, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - December 03, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - October 01, 2025
- LA Times - September 25, 2025
- LA Times - August 09, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - June 18, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 01, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - December 07, 2024
- Mirror Daily - November 10, 2024
- Your Life Choices - September 20, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 26, 2024
- USA Today - June 16, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - June 08, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - May 23, 2024
- New York Times - April 09, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - December 21, 2023
- Family Time - December 10, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - September 10, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - May 28, 2023
- New Zealand Herald - May 28, 2023
- Mirror Daily - April 28, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 14, 2023
- USA Today - October 28, 2022
- Mirror Daily - September 11, 2022
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