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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BRAKESYSTEM Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (11) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 27, 2023
5% ROBOT Mechanical man (5) The Telegraph Quick May 27, 2026
5% ICANFIXTHAT Mechanic's answer (11) Newsday May 21, 2026
5% TRESS Lock (5) Thomas Joseph May 9, 2026
4% COIL Spring, e.g. (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 3, 2026
4% SPA Mineral spring (3) The Telegraph Mini Jun 1, 2026
4% LUBE Mechanic's liquid, familiarly (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 31, 2026
4% REKEY Change, as a lock (5) Universal May 29, 2026
4% DYES Changes the locks? (4) New York Times May 28, 2026
4% TULIP Spring blossom (5) USA Today May 28, 2026

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