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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | |
3 | 28% | 13 | A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem | |
Lock Problem Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SNARL" which means:
- noun
- • A vicious angry growl
- • An angry vicious expression
- • Something jumbled or confused verb
- • Utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
- • Make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise
- • Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
- • Make more complicated or confused through entanglements
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dog let out a menacing snarl."
- • "She tried to stifle a snarl of anger."
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