Clues for the word "WHEEL"
We've had 108 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 147 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on November 12, 2025.
Definition of wheel
- n. - A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc.
- n. - Any instrument having the form of, or chiefly consisting of, a wheel.
- n. - A spinning wheel. See under Spinning.
- n. - An instrument of torture formerly used.
- n. - A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering.
- n. - A potter's wheel. See under Potter.
- n. - A firework which, while burning, is caused to revolve on an axis by the reaction of the escaping gases.
- n. - The burden or refrain of a song.
- n. - A bicycle or a tricycle; a velocipede.
- n. - A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.
- n. - A turn revolution; rotation; compass.
- v. t. - To convey on wheels, or in a wheeled vehicle; as, to wheel a load of hay or wood.
- v. t. - To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to cause to gyrate; to make or perform in a circle.
- v. i. - To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more about; to rotate; to gyrate.
- v. i. - To change direction, as if revolving upon an axis or pivot; to turn; as, the troops wheeled to the right.
- v. i. - To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass.
- v. i. - To roll forward.
Referring Clues
- Roller
- Revolutionary idea
- Cart part
- Revolver
- Prop on "The Price Is Right"
- Roulette need
- Sajak's show, say
- Roulette spinner
- Oft "reinvented" device
- ___ of fortune
- Deal partner?
- Big shot
- Tired part?
- Bigwig
- Wagon roller
- Word that can follow the first word of 20-, 28-, 43- or 52-Across
- Influential one, informally
- Deal partner
- Potter's device
- Roulette device
- Pulley component
- Revolutionary invention
- Early invention
- One of Merv's shows, informally
- What a driver takes
- Revolving firework
- Circle
- Car part
- "Deal" partner
- Stem
- Pin tail?
- Bicycle part
- Sajak's prop
- Potter's spinner
- Simple rotating machine
- Potter's need
- Potter's apparatus
- Roulette centerpiece
- Important invention
- Walk a bicycle
- One of a tricycle's trio
- Ferris ___
- ___ play (defense against a bunt)
- Pat Sajak spins one
- Cheese shape
- Auto tire
- One of a hand truck's pair
- Stagecoach roller
- See 11-Down
- Prop on Pat Sajak's show
- People often caution against reinventing it
- Prehistoric invention
- 11-Down attachment
- Potter's aid
- A unicycle has one
- Round object
- "___ of Fortune"
- It can roll
- Revolver taken in hand by driver
- Revolver we'll hear
- Steering device
- Circular frame with spokes
- Change direction as if on an axis
- See 5
- The first technological invention?
- We'll hear revolver
- Roller with order for Rover
- Turn with snake in the grass
- Revolutionary invention to raise water after 18
- Circular structure on axle
- No need to re-invent it!
- Circular frame on axle
- See 8
- What we don't reinvent?
- Cog
- See 9
- Disc on axle for ease of movement
- Circular object (in no need of re-invention!)
- Circular frame - old instrument of torture
- Archetypal invention with list
- A revolutionary invention the Incas never had
- Point cad's revolver
- Circle small lake surrounding hotel
- Turn round quickly? We will, audibly
- Turner's cry of excitement, reaching heart of gallery
- Large chunk of cheese
- Revolver left after expression of delight
- Invention endlessly contributive to transportation
- Change direction as if revolving on a pivot
- Turn
- Word with prayer or paddle
- George Ferris invention
- Shape of some cheeses
- Steer with this
- Nasty bloke following with revolver
- Turn round with part of foot
- To turn, we start to lean over
- Turn west, having the inclination
- Potter’s need
- Unicycle part
- We start to lean over and turn
- Fifth ___
- Sajak's spinner
- Symbol on India's flag
- "___ of Fortune" (game show)
- Revolutionary invention?
- A-2-3-4-5 straight, in poker slang
- Broken wagon part in Oregon Trail
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 12, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - October 27, 2025
- LA Times - August 17, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 14, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - July 10, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - July 03, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - June 22, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - April 24, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 28, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - March 17, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 13, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - January 02, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - October 09, 2024
- Daily American - September 30, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - August 07, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - August 06, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 29, 2024
- New York Times - June 13, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - April 21, 2024
- Daily American - April 13, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - April 11, 2024
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 21, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - January 11, 2024
- New York Times - July 26, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - June 22, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - May 03, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - April 24, 2023
- LA Times - March 17, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - January 23, 2023
- Family Time - October 10, 2022
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