Opening necessity? Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 28, 2006 · 51-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 28, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 28, 2006 · 51-Across · 8 letters
DOORKNOB0 of 8 letters revealed
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a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
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