Used to open or close a lock (3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KEY Used to open or close a lock (3) (3)
10% KEYS Lock openers (4) USA Today Mar 7, 2026
10% ANTI Lock opener? (4) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
9% SKELETONKEY Tool used to open several different locks (8,3) (11) Puzzler Mar 8, 2026
8% TOED Follower of open or closed, sartorially (4) New York Times Apr 23, 2026
7% OARS Sticks in locks (4) New York Times May 1, 2026
7% NEARTO Close by (6) Eugene Sheffer May 1, 2026
7% NEAR Close (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 25, 2026
7% FAR Not close by (3) Commuter Apr 25, 2026
7% ASHE Arthur ___ Stadium (US Open venue) (4) Universal Apr 25, 2026
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