Lock with a spring in it? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lock with a spring in it? . 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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Crossword Answer For Lock with a spring in it?:

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RINGLET Lock with a spring in it? (7)
60% BRAKESYSTEM Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (11) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 27, 2023
10% TRESPASS Spring inside lock making illegal entry (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 20, 2025
10% TRESS Lock (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 4, 2025
9% RAIN Spring precipitation (4) Universal Nov 24, 2025
9% TRESSES Long locks (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 21, 2025
9% EASTER Spring holiday (6) Commuter Nov 21, 2025
9% KEY Lock opener (3) Puzzler Backwords Nov 20, 2025
9% BUDS Signs of spring (4) New York Times Nov 20, 2025
9% MOP Messy locks (3) LA Times Daily Nov 16, 2025
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