Lock opener — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the March 19 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
KEY
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
March 19 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword March 19 2026
KEY
July 11 2024
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Daily Themed Crossword July 11 2024
KEY
July 5 2024
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Daily Themed Crossword July 5 2024
KEY
February 17 2024
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Daily Themed Crossword February 17 2024
KEY
October 13 2023
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Daily Themed Crossword October 13 2023
KEY
August 26 2023
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Daily Themed Crossword August 26 2023
KEY
November 6 2022
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Daily Themed Crossword November 6 2022
KEY
July 9 2021
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Daily Themed Crossword July 9 2021
KEY
Lock unlocker
KEY
3
Of utmost importance
KEY
3
Francis Scott ___, writer of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
KEY
3
Comedy series "___ & Peele"
KEY
3
Decryption need
KEY
3
"The ___ to success is ..."
KEY
3
Legend on a map
KEY
3
Toothed lock opener
KEY
3
"The ___ to success is ..."
KEY
3
Caps Lock, e.g.
KEY
3
Locker unlocker
KEY
3
Lock's perfect fit
KEY
3
Father, affectionately
DAD
3
"Thar ___ blows"
SHE
3
___ talk (pregame inspiration)
PEP
3
Hospital ward for critical patients: Abbr.
ICU
3
Automobile manufacturer of Wranglers and Cherokees
JEEP
4
Mini battery size
AAA
3
Dance move
STEP
4
Hooting birds
OWLS
4
Snoop, like a nosy neighbor (rhymes with "fry")
PRY
3
Spring month, for short
APR
3
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