“Locks up” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••CAGES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAGES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Locks up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 1, 2025, where it runs at 35 Across 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 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 1, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 1, 2025 grid9DPerformance in which a lady might be sawed in half8 ltrs›26DBritish singer Rita3 ltrs›36DBit of musical flair9 ltrs›37DEffortlessness4 ltrs›38DEstablishments offering facials4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 19, 2026NYT Crossword1 Down••••HAIRDec 1, 2025NYT Crossword35 Across•••••CAGESOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••CAGES5 ltrs
••••HAIR4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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