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Answer for the clue "Noisemaker in many musicals ", 7 letters:
heeltap

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Word definitions for heeltap in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Heeltap \Heel"tap`\, n. One of the segments of leather in the heel of a shoe. A small portion of liquor left in a glass after drinking. ``Bumpers around and no heeltaps.'' --Sheridan.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A piece or wedge that raises the heel of a shoe. 2 (context dated English) A small amount of (especially alcoholic) drink remaining at the bottom of a glass. vb. (context transitive English) To add a piece of leather to the heel of (a shoe, boot, etc.). ...

Usage examples of heeltap.

There was still a heeltap of tea in one of the tumblers, he drank it and found it sirupy with sugar.

The cowled head turned, listening, but the usual noises of the hospital continued in the distance, with no warning heeltaps coming our way.