A lock cannot be opened without this Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue A lock cannot be opened without this . We have found 39 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is KEY.

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39 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KEY A lock cannot be opened without this (3)
4% INTER Lock opener? (5) LA Times Mini Aug 11, 2025
3% OAR Lock insert (3) LA Times Daily Oct 3, 2025
3% PRY Open with a crowbar, as a locked gate (3)
3% KEYHOLE Opener's opening (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 21, 2025
3% BARBER Remover of locks (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 19, 2025
3% JAILED Locked up (6) Eugene Sheffer Sep 8, 2025
3% FIRST Opening clenched hand without resistance (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 2, 2025
3% BOLTED Locked securely (6) LA Times Daily Sep 2, 2025
3% KEYS Lock openers (4) The Times Concise Jul 22, 2025
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