“One of the six so-called "simple machines"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCREW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One of the six so-called "simple machines"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 12, 2026, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.