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% FSHARP Only black key in a G major scale (6) New York Times Oct 20, 2025
5% URSAMINOR Unusual red star initially key for constellation (9) The Times Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
5% SAND "Dune" films have a lot of it (4) USA Today Quick Oct 16, 2025
5% RICH Deep-pocketed (4) Universal Oct 15, 2025
5% ERR Screw up (3) Commuter Oct 13, 2025
5% PITA Pocket bread (4)
5% MEANS Deep pockets (5) LA Times Daily Oct 4, 2025
5% WEBS Attics often have lots of them (4) New York Times Oct 1, 2025
5% ERRED Screwed up (5) Commuter Sep 30, 2025

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