Lock that can be a bit distressful (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lock that can be a bit distressful (5) . 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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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRESS Lock that can be a bit distressful (5) (5)
8% FRETFUL Distressed (7) USA Today Oct 19, 2026
7% KEY Lock opener (3) Puzzler Backwords Nov 12, 2026
7% REKEY Change the locks (5) The Atlantic Nov 12, 2026
7% SECURED Locked down (7) Commuter Nov 7, 2026
7% RINGLET Lock of hair (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 6, 2026
7% FRET Be distressed (4) (4) Mirror Quick Oct 30, 2026
7% SOS Distress signal (3) Newsday Oct 28, 2026
7% TRESSES Some locks (7) USA Today Oct 25, 2026
7% FLARE Distress signal (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 19, 2026
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