The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PADLOCKS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1955.
Closes, as an establishment crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| PADLOCKS | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Closes, as an establishment
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- closing time
 - shut
 - shutting
 - induction
 - open
 - shackled
 - shackles
 - switch
 - return
 - middle
 - terminal
 - interrupter
 
Crossword Answer definitions
PADLOCKS noun- A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle
 
- To lock using a padlock.
 
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