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noun • someone who guards prisoners | ||||||||
| 34% | 10 | Keeper of a canal lock | ||||||
noun • a worker in charge of a lock (on a canal) | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Controlled by the lock keeper | ||||||
noun • enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it | ||||||||
Ancient Lock Keeper Crossword Clue
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TURNKEY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TURNKEY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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