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% ELAL Airline known for tight security (4) New York Times Sep 25, 2025
6% TENTPEG Scout's securing device (4,3) (7) The Guardian Quick Aug 27, 2025
5% ONEUPS Bests (6) LA Times Daily Oct 15, 2025
5% SEES Candy company known for its chocolate and butterscotch (4) New York Times Oct 2, 2025
5% ROSE Flower known for its thorns and fragrance (4)
5% SHAOLIN Chinese monastery known for its style of kung fu (7) New York Times Oct 1, 2025
5% BLOCKADE Security device gets ordered outside - it stops invasions (8) The Times Cryptic Sep 30, 2025
5% TOP Best (3) Universal Sep 29, 2025
5% GOAGAINST Oppose best-ever sports player securing wins (2,7) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 24, 2025

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