Strain, failing to open lock Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRESS Strain, failing to open lock (5)
8% KEY Lock opener (3) Puzzler Backwords Apr 13, 2026
8% KEYS Lock openers (4) USA Today Mar 7, 2026
7% ANTI Lock opener? (4) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
6% THIEF The bags I failed to open - one rustles? (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 16, 2026
6% TAX Strain (3) Wall Street Journal Apr 4, 2026
6% PASS Fail to fail (4) Thomas Joseph Apr 4, 2026
6% VOCATION Calling venue failing to open after five (8) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 25, 2026
6% SIFT Strain (4) USA Today Quick Mar 7, 2026
6% SET Locked in (3) Wall Street Journal Feb 17, 2026
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