If it won't open, force lock Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue If it won't open, force lock last seen in Telegraph Toughie puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TRESS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRESS If it won't open, force lock (5) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 5, 2018
91% KEY Lock opener (3) Puzzler Backwords Jan 28, 2026
91% KEYS Lock openers (4) Newsday Jan 13, 2026
77% PASSKEY Master lock opener (7) Commuter Nov 13, 2025
73% JIMMY Force open, as a lock (5)
70% KIRBIGRIP Church reduced sizable opening in fix for lock (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 15, 2026
70% TOA ___ T (3) New York Times Dec 20, 2025
66% DINOS T. rex and such (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 24, 2026
66% MANE Lion's locks? (4)
66% REX Follower of "T." (3) New York Times Jan 20, 2026

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