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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BRAKESYSTEM Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (11) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 27, 2023
6% SPANNER Mechanic's tool (7) The Telegraph Quick Dec 21, 2025
5% TRESS Lock (5) LA Times Daily Jan 10, 2026
5% ABUT Be alongside (4) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
4% VISIT Stop by (5) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
4% CEASE Stop (5) Universal Jan 6, 2026
4% HANDY Like a skilled mechanic (5) Universal Jan 5, 2026
4% BADHAIRDAY Trouble with one's locks? (10) The Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
4% CPA Spring summer (3) Newsday Jan 3, 2026
4% KEY Lock opener (3) The Telegraph Mini Jan 1, 2026

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