Unexpectedly lock brief (5,3,5) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHORTANDSWEET Unexpectedly lock brief (5,3,5) (13)
8% CROSSPATHS Meet unexpectedly (with) (10) Newsday Oct 26, 2025
7% DIP Brief swim (3) Newsday Nov 2, 2025
7% TRESSES Locks of hair (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 1, 2025
7% TAB Caps Lock's neighbor (3)
7% TEACHABLE Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments (9) LA Times Daily Oct 30, 2025
7% SOO Michigan's __ Locks (3) LA Times Daily Oct 29, 2025
7% SHORT Brief (5) New York Times Oct 28, 2025
7% ARRIVEDERCI Turn up with cider unexpectedly: cheers! (11) The Times Cryptic Oct 28, 2025
7% HASPS Lock holders (5) Premier Sunday Oct 26, 2025
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