Having various keys in pockets initially, only a lot for a screw? (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POLYTONAL Having various keys in pockets initially, only a lot for a screw? (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 3, 2024
5% SANER Having fewer loose screws? (5) The Washington Post Mini Dec 1, 2025
5% ERR Screw up (3) Commuter Nov 25, 2025
5% EPSOM Racecourse records only matter initially (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 24, 2025
5% DIVERSE Various (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 19, 2025
4% PITA Bread with a pocket (4) Newsday Dec 2, 2025
4% SAUNA Lots of steam initially scalded a woman (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Nov 27, 2025
4% ISLET Key (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 26, 2025
4% ALICIA Keys of music (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 26, 2025
4% LOCK Under ____ and key (4) USA Today Quick Nov 20, 2025

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