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Straightens As Locks Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is UNCURLS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: UNCURLS

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
231%8 Can include deadbolts, handle locks, or electronic locks
327%12 Professional who straightens teeth

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We think the answer is "UNCURLS" which means:

    verb
  • • Move out of a curled position

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The cat uncurls from its curled-up position and stretches out on the carpet."
  • • "The snake uncurls its long body from the branch and slithers away into the grass."

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New York Times30 Apr 1988 Down 39
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