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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KEY Used to open or close a lock (3) (3)
8% TRESS Not opening, force lock (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 28, 2026
7% PARALLAX Effect used to measure the distance to close stars (8) Wall Street Journal Oct 31, 2026
7% ENDED Came to a close (5) Universal Oct 28, 2026
7% NEAR Close by (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 26, 2026
7% TRESSES Some locks (7) USA Today Oct 25, 2026
7% LUNG It's close to the heart (4) Premier Sunday Oct 25, 2026
7% STEFAN Pete's conqueror in the 1992 US Open (6) Newsday Oct 24, 2026
7% HORSERACE Close contest (9) Newsday Oct 23, 2026
7% TUMBLER Part of a lock (7) (7) Mirror Quick Oct 22, 2026
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