French key Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue French key . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CLE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLE French key (3)
34% ILES French keys (4) TV Nov 16, 2025
32% CLES French keys (4)
12% CLAVIER General term for a stringed keyboard instrument such as a harpsichord or piano; from Latin via French, 'key' (7) (7)
3% RETYPE Key in again (6) The Times Concise Nov 28, 2025
3% RSI Key injury? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 28, 2025
3% ESC High key? (3) New York Times Nov 27, 2025
3% ISLET Key (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 26, 2025
3% ALICIA Keys of music (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 26, 2025
3% NON No, in French (3) USA Today Nov 25, 2025
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In French, "cle" translates to "key." This clue plays on the dual meaning of "key" as both a tool for opening locks and the French word for the same.