Force failing to open lock Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Force failing to open lock last seen in Times Quick Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TRESS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRESS Force failing to open lock (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 26, 2025
4% KEYS Lock openers (4) Newsday Jan 13, 2026
4% KEY Lock opener (3) The Telegraph Mini Jan 1, 2026
3% MANE Lion's locks? (4)
3% DUD Failing to detonate (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 21, 2026
3% ENTRY Guard failing to open door (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 20, 2026
3% KIRBIGRIP Church reduced sizable opening in fix for lock (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 15, 2026
3% ELSE "If all __ fails..." (4) Newsday Jan 14, 2026
3% CLASHED Locked horns (with) (7) Eugene Sheffer Jan 13, 2026
3% DEADBOLT Strong lock (8) Commuter Jan 12, 2026

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