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Updated June 2026
Plural of axle; shafts on which wheels rotate.
“The mechanic inspected both rear axles for damage.”
"Axles" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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