They are used for keeping locks in order (5) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COMBS They are used for keeping locks in order (5) (5)
86% HAIROIL Useful for keeping locks in order (4-3) (7)
9% MAINTAIN Keep in good order (8) The Times Concise Nov 24, 2025
8% TRESS Lock (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 4, 2025
8% SCISSORS What barbers use for a wrestler's locks? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 16, 2025
7% STICKTO Keep using credit in half of shops (7) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 21, 2025
7% TRESSES Long locks (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 21, 2025
7% KEY Lock opener (3) Puzzler Backwords Nov 20, 2025
7% SECRET Keep it! (6) Universal Nov 19, 2025
7% BUTTRESS Just lock pier (8) The Times Cryptic Nov 19, 2025
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