Uses a key, perhaps Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Uses a key, perhaps . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DECODES.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DECODES Uses a key, perhaps (7)
94% ENCIPHER Use a key, perhaps (8)
10% UNLOCK Use a key to open (6) The Times Concise Jan 17, 2026
10% TYPE Use a key to enter? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
9% ESC PC key used to make an exit (3)
9% ISLETS Keys (6) Thomas Joseph Dec 17, 2025
9% ISLET Key, perhaps - one of Langerhans'? (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Dec 9, 2025
9% ANATHEMA Key used in song of praise - a bugbear (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 3, 2025
8% ISLE Chain key (4) Newsday Jan 17, 2026
8% ENTER Execution key (5) LA Times Daily Jan 15, 2026
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