Crossword clues for the word: DETENT The word DETENT has appeared as an answer to at least 12 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for DETENT Showing 1 to 12 of 12 results Clue(s) A catch or pawl. Catch in a lock. Clock catch. Gear catch Locking lever Mechanical catch Mechanism in a watch Part of a jack. Watch dog Watch lever Watch mechanism Windup toy device