“Lock” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TRESS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lock”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2025 grid7ASource of some insomnia5 ltrs›20AMore in need of a massage5 ltrs›24AIn unison5 ltrs›27AWitches' brew creatures5 ltrs›30AFeline7 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 12, 2026NYT Crossword48 Across•••••TRESSJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword48 Across•••••TRESSJan 12, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down•••••TRESSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TRESS5 ltrs
••••SEAL4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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