Lock where key may be found a hindrance Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lock where key may be found a hindrance last seen in Times Cryptic 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RINGLET.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RINGLET Lock where key may be found a hindrance (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 21, 2021
3% SHIFT Key below Caps Lock (5) Universal Dec 10, 2025
3% TRESS Lock (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 4, 2025
3% HAIR It may be found in a bun (4)
3% GRATE Where logs are found (5) Newsday Oct 25, 2025
3% NUM __ Lock: PC key (3) LA Times Daily Oct 13, 2025
3% PIANOBAR Business where the keys get locked inside? (8) The Atlantic Sep 4, 2025
2% DYE It changes locks (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 19, 2025
2% KEYS *Lock liberators that you may find inside 1a (4)
2% ISLETS Keys (6) Thomas Joseph Dec 17, 2025

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