The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LATCHKEY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1957.
Award of merit for Junior crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LATCHKEY | 100 % | 8 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
LATCHKEY noun- A key, especially to an outside door.
- A child who is given a key to the home and is expected to remain at home alone (without adult supervision until the parents return from work).
- Equipped with a key; generally in the phrase latchkey child.
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