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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Key that closes but doesn't open . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ESC.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ESC Key that closes but doesn't open | (3) | ||
| 7% | SIPS Doesn�t guzzle | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 19, 2016 |
| 6% | UNLOCK Use a key to open | (6) | The Times Concise | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 6% | HUT Shack closed, not opening (3) | (3) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 6% | DISAGREES Doesn t go along with | (9) | ||
| 5% | NEAR Close by | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 5% | ADDS Uses the "+" key | (4) | New York Times Mini | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 5% | AJAR Door state between open and closed | (4) | ||
| 5% | INGOOD Close (with) | (6) | New York Times | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 5% | VACANCIES Openings | (9) | LA Times Daily | Feb 13, 2026 |
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