Small but important machine part Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 21, 2022 · 43-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 21, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 21, 2022 · 43-Across · 3 letters
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a subordinate who performs an important but routine function; "he was a small cog in a large machine"
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