“Wedge placed next to a wheel to prevent it from moving” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHOCK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wedge placed next to a wheel to prevent it from moving”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 12 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 10, 2025 grid12AMake easier to swallow4 ltrs›19AFirst name in country6 ltrs›23A"So weird …"6 ltrs›26AReally tipsy7 ltrs›29A… something pointy grown by Pinocchio10 ltrs›
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Aug 10, 20251AHelpful site for a D.I.Y.'er4 ltrs›5AThurman of film3 ltrs›8ANeed for a transfer of power?4 ltrs›16ABasis for a write-off, perhaps8 ltrs›18AMann who wrote songs for 1999's "Magnolia"5 ltrs›21A… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it16 ltrs›24ANew York City's ___ Place5 ltrs›25ANorse mythology's equivalent of Olympus6 ltrs›
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