Crossword answer
WRENCH
6 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 24 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 17, 2026
Letter pattern
WRENCH
Clues that lead to WRENCH
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Type of spanner6The IndependentJul 17, 2026
Alternative weapon to the candlestick, knife, lead pipe, revolver or rope, in Clue6NYT MidiMay 11, 2026
Damsel embracing another, ultimately a hard thing to bear (6)6The GuardianMay 3, 2026
Spanner6Evening StandardFeb 15, 2026
Something you pull with difficulty from the tool bag?6Evening StandardOct 24, 2025
Adjustable spanner6Evening StandardSep 6, 2025
Monkey ___, tool used for gripping and turning pipes with an animal name6Daily ThemedJun 1, 2025
Equipment that can force rector to feed prostitute, perhaps6The IndependentOct 22, 2024
Church supporting Navy woman in difficult separation6The IndependentAug 20, 2024
"Monkey" tool that tightens ... and a character from 43a named Rusty6Daily ThemedAug 11, 2024
Strain6Evening StandardJul 17, 2024
Tear when getting something from the tool box6Evening StandardJul 21, 2023
About WRENCH in crosswords
WRENCH is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 24 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Type of spanner” in the The Independent crossword on July 17, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
SMALLSTiny underwear? (6)
REMEDYFix
STATUEFigurine
ATMFEETaking charge?
LABORSHerculean tasks
VACATEQuit
BELIEFThe idea that beef's about a pound
CANADAManitoba’s land
STEELYIt's hard to keep fish in a dirty place
TOWERSVery tall buildings
RIDINGSound clothes I had on (6)
SIESTADay break?
KOSOVOCountry in defeat like that, 5-0 (6)
FOMENTStir up
Every appearance of WRENCH (24)
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Jul 17, 2026
Type of spanner · The Independent · 1 Down
May 11, 2026
Alternative weapon to the candlestick, knife, lead pipe, revolver or rope, in Clue · NYT Midi · 17 Down
May 3, 2026
Damsel embracing another, ultimately a hard thing to bear (6) · The Guardian · 4 Across
Feb 15, 2026
Spanner · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Oct 24, 2025
Something you pull with difficulty from the tool bag? · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Oct 15, 2025
Spanner · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Sep 6, 2025
Adjustable spanner · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 1, 2025
Monkey ___, tool used for gripping and turning pipes with an animal name · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Oct 22, 2024
Equipment that can force rector to feed prostitute, perhaps · The Independent · 6 Across
Aug 20, 2024
Church supporting Navy woman in difficult separation · The Independent · 23 Down
Aug 11, 2024
"Monkey" tool that tightens ... and a character from 43a named Rusty · Daily Themed · 36 Down
Jul 17, 2024
Strain · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Apr 3, 2024
Strain · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jan 16, 2024
Spanner · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Oct 12, 2023
Spanner · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Jul 21, 2023
Tear when getting something from the tool box · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jan 26, 2022
Spanner · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Oct 21, 2020
Spanner · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Oct 16, 2020
Something you pull with difficulty from the tool bag? · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Mar 31, 2020
Spanner · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jan 21, 2020
Adjustable spanner · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Aug 10, 2018
Tear when getting something from the tool box · Evening Standard · 31 Across
May 30, 2018
Strain · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Mar 7, 2018
Strain · Evening Standard · 18 Across