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Locks For Fortress Not In Favour Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TRESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TRESS

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199%5Exact Match!
239%11 Asking for a favour
339%13In favour of traditional values

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TRESS" which means:

    noun
  • • A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  • verb
  • • To braid or knot hair.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The wind blew through the tress in the forest."
  • • "The cherry blossoms covered the tress in pink petals."

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Oct 2001 Across 26
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