The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SERVO
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More clues leading to the result SERVO
- Control mechanism demanded by wiser voices
- Travelling west, go overseas regularly for machine requiring slave labour?
- Motor found dumped in reservoir
- Revs turning old motor
- Type of motor found in reservoir
- Motor vehicle’s starter breaks minerals up
- Control mechanism reduced user voltage
- Automatic control device changes revs with ring
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The straight part
We know that "Type of motor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of motor = servo.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SERVO mean?
SERVO noun- A servomechanism or servomotor.
- To control by means of a servocontrol
- A service station, being a place to buy petrol for cars etc., as well as various convenience items, with or without actual car service facilities.