Handle that is turned to release a latch (8) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DOORKNOB Handle that is turned to release a latch (8) (8) Puzzler Nov 7, 2024
7% GLOM Latch (onto) (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 17, 2026
7% DOORKNOBS Latch releasers (9)
6% FINESSE Skillful handling (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
6% UNCLENCH Release, as a fist (8) Universal Jan 23, 2026
6% MISUSED Handled incorrectly (7) Premier Sunday Jan 18, 2026
6% EMIT Release (4) New York Times Jan 16, 2026
6% ONTO Follower of catch or latch (4) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
6% SETFREE Release (7) Wall Street Journal Jan 10, 2026
6% HILT Sword handle (4) Universal Jan 7, 2026

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