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This clue appeared in the July 17 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
July 17 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 17 2026
KEY
Lock unlocker
KEY
3
Lock opener
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
Concert bass booster, for short
AMP
3
Lovers' quarrel (anagram of "pats")
SPAT
4
"The ___ is the limit!" ("Aim high!")
SKY
3
Golfer's goal
PAR
3
Gateway ___ (monument in St. Louis, Missouri)
ARCH
4
One before "Q," phonetically
PEE
3
Regency ___ (time period that inspired "Bridgerton")
ERA
3
___ bag (grocery carrier)
TOTE
4
Singer ___ Del Rey of "Candy Necklace"
LANA
4
Sticky pancake topping
SYRUP
5
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