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% SLOT Screw feature (4) LA Times Daily Jan 28, 2026
5% DIVERSE Various (7) The Telegraph Quick Jan 22, 2026
5% ERRS Screws up (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 17, 2026
5% AMINORITYOFONE The only person to have the opinion (14) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
5% ERROR Screw-up (5) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
5% TONAL Having a key (5) (5) Mirror Quick Dec 19, 2025
5% ASSORTED Various (8) Universal Dec 18, 2025
5% SANER Having fewer loose screws? (5) The Washington Post Mini Dec 1, 2025
4% PITA Bread with a pocket (4) Newsday Jan 27, 2026

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