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Used to open or close a lock (3) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Used to open or close a lock (3) . We have found 39 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is KEY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | KEY Used to open or close a lock (3) | (3) | ||
| 10% | INTER Lock opener? | (5) | LA Times Mini | Aug 11, 2025 |
| 10% | KEYS Lock openers | (4) | The Times Concise | Jul 22, 2025 |
| 10% | ANTI Lock opener | (4) | Newsday | Jul 18, 2025 |
| 9% | PRY Open with a crowbar, as a locked gate | (3) | ||
| 8% | CIGAR "Close, but no ____" | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 8% | NEAR Close by | (4) | ||
| 8% | OAR Lock insert | (3) | LA Times Daily | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 8% | SHUT Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 8% | KEYHOLE Opener's opening | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 21, 2025 |
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