The crossword answer for “cylindrical wheel with teeth” (especially in clues like “cylindrical wheel with teeth for pulling film through camera”) is SPROCKET.

Quick Scoop: Core Answer

  • A sprocket is a cylindrical or thin wheel with teeth that mesh with a chain, film, or perforated material.
  • This exact clue (“cylindrical wheel with teeth for pulling film through camera”) recently appeared in a newspaper crossword, where the confirmed 8-letter answer was SPROCKET.
  • More generally, sprocket is also listed among standard crossword answers for “toothed wheel”.

Related Toothed-Wheel Terms

Crosswords often reuse similar clue patterns, so if your grid has a different letter count, these are common alternatives:

  • COG – 3 letters, very common generic “toothed wheel” answer.
  • GEAR – 4 letters, clued as “toothed wheel” or “wheel with teeth”.
  • RATCHET – 7 letters, often clued as “toothed wheel” or “wheel with sloped teeth”.

If your clue specifies “for pulling film through camera” and wants 8 letters, SPROCKET is the precise fit.

Mini Tip For Solving

  • Check the enumeration:
    • 8 letters → SPROCKET.
* 3/4 letters and more general clue like “toothed wheel” → **COG** or **GEAR**.

Information gathered from public crossword resources and clue databases available online.