Locks Up For A While Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed
	31%	8		Can include deadbolts, handle locks, or electronic locks
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	29%	3		It locks locks into place
	noun • a colloid in a more solid form than a sol • jellylike substance used in hair styling • a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects verb • become a gel • apply a styling gel to

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times06 Oct 2001	Across 31
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