Crossword Genius

Wheel, let me add, turning on missile (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sprocket

'wheel' is the definition.
(sprocket is a kind of wheel)

'let me add turning on missile' is the wordplay.
'let me add' becomes 'ps' (postscript).
'turning' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'on' says to put letters next to each other.
'missile' becomes 'rocket'.
'ps' backwards is 'sp'.
'sp'+'rocket'='SPROCKET'

(Other definitions for sprocket that I've seen before include "Wheel projection engaging with hole in, eg, film" , "Thin wheel with teeth driven by a chain" , "Toothed wheel that interlocks with a chain" , "Tooth for driving mechanism" , "Roller with teeth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.