Lock, perhaps, that was broken by journalists in DC Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WATERGATE Lock, perhaps, that was broken by journalists in DC (9) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 19, 2018
6% SOCIALWORKER Caring visitor to house perhaps worries a lock has been broken (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 24, 2025
5% DEADBOLT Strong lock (8) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
5% TRESS Lock (5) LA Times Daily Jan 10, 2026
5% ERICA CNN journalist Hill (5) LA Times Daily Jan 6, 2026
5% BADHAIRDAY Trouble with one's locks? (10) The Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
5% NATS DC MLB players, for short (4) Commuter Jan 3, 2026
5% KEY Lock opener (3) The Telegraph Mini Jan 1, 2026
5% CANAL Water with locks (5) Newsday Dec 28, 2025
5% SCOOP Journalistic coup (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 26, 2025

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