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verb • To open a lock without the use of a key | ||||||||
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noun • a plastic card containing a microprocessor that enables the holder to perform operations requiring data that is stored in the microprocessor; typically used to perform financial transactions | ||||||||
Substitute Taking Over Key Role Crossword Clue
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LOCKPICK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LOCKPICK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Aug 2001 | Down 17 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic17 Aug 2001 | Down 17 | |
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