Inanimate object with a tongue Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "Inanimate object with a tongue" is ZIPPER.

This is a bit of a stretch, but the zipper can be said to have a tongue because it is the part that moves up and down to open and close the zipper.

The other possible answers for the crossword clue "Inanimate object with a tongue" are:

Keyhole

Slot machine

Tape measure

Yo-yo

Wrench

However, the most likely answer is ZIPPER, based on the fact that it is the most common object that is said to have a tongue.

I hope this helps!