Security device patented in its best-known form in 1865 Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Security device patented in its best-known form in 1865 last seen in Times Specialist Sunday 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is YALE LOCK.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% YALE LOCK Security device patented in its best-known form in 1865 (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Aug 15, 2021
6% PAGERS Devices also known as beepers (6) USA Today Nov 11, 2025
6% EGYPT Country known for its pyramids (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 10, 2025
6% BLT Sandwich known by its initials (3) LA Times Daily Nov 4, 2025
6% ATM Device known as a cashpoint in the U.K. (3) Universal Oct 18, 2025
6% ELAL Airline known for tight security (4) New York Times Sep 25, 2025
5% PENDING Like some patents (7) Eugene Sheffer Nov 22, 2025
5% ATTAIN Secure (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 22, 2025
5% EINSTEIN Notable former patent clerk (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 21, 2025
5% MOULIN Parisian cabaret known for its 5 performances (6,5) (6) The Guardian Weekend Nov 15, 2025

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