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| 3 | 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | |
Spring Loaded Door Lock Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LATCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LATCH
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LATCH" which means:
- noun
- • Spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
- • Catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove verb
- • Fasten with a latch
An example sentence would be:
- • "He closed the door and turned the latch to lock it."
- • "She struggled with the stubborn latch on the gate."
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