Letter lock? — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 22 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SEAL
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
July 22 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 22 2025
SEAL
Navy commando
SEAL
4
Elephant ___, ocean dweller that can hold its breath underwater for dives of up to two hours, in dire circumstances
SEAL
4
Close, as an envelope
SEAL
4
Ball-balancing marine mammal
SEAL
4
Close an envelope, say
SEAL
4
Whiskered marine animal that "claps"
SEAL
4
Close, as an envelope
SEAL
4
___ the deal
SEAL
4
Lock an envelope, say
SEAL
4
Whiskered, "clapping" marine mammal
SEAL
4
Elite Navy fighter
SEAL
4
Mammal that "claps" for you
SEAL
4
Letter writing tool
PEN
3
Honda or Hyundai product
CAR
3
DJ's stacks: Abbr.
CDS
3
Mai ___ (bar order)
TAI
3
Skincare brand that sounds like a bullfighting cheer
OLAY
4
Oboe accessory (anagram of "deer")
REED
4
Curve made with a compass
ARC
3
"He's ___ no good" (in the midst of tomfoolery): 2 wds.
UPTO
4
"Woe is me!" cry
ALAS
4
Afternoon meals
LUNCHES
7
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