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

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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
7% STET Editor's "keep it" (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 13, 2025
7% MANE Lion's locks (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 6, 2025
7% MUM Keeping silent (3) Commuter Dec 3, 2025
7% CAGES Locks up (5) New York Times Dec 1, 2025
7% EDICTS Orders (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 29, 2025
7% KEYS Locking devices (4) (4) Puzzler Nov 29, 2025
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