The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word HASP which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2019.
Locking device crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HASP | 50 % | 4 |
| KEY | 13 % | 3 |
| BOLT | 13 % | 4 |
| DETENT | 13 % | 6 |
| COTTER | 13 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Locking device
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- padlock
- lock
- hasp
- key
- bolt
- detent
- latch
- engage
- keying
- keys
- release
- releasing
Crossword Answer definitions
HASP noun- A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
- A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
- An instrument for cutting the surface of grassland; a scarifier.
- To shut or fasten with a hasp.
- A measure of two hanks of linen thread.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result HASP
- A pin can go through it
- Door clasp
- Door fastener
- Fastener
- Hardware on a barn door
- Metal fastener
- A pin may go through it
- Briefcase closer
- Hinged fastener
- Padlock mate
More clues leading to the result KEY
- Indication
- Lock's partner
- Door opener?
- F or G, but not H
- One of a Florida chain
- One on a ring
- Small island
- It's changed in transposition or modulation
- Locker unlocker
- Vital
More clues leading to the result BOLT
- Cloth roll
- Nut's partner
- Cloth unit
- Wolf down
- Fabric measurement
- Make tracks
- Wolf (down)
- Run for it
- Neck ornament for Karloff
- Hightail it
More clues leading to the result DETENT
- Locking device
- Mechanical catch
- Windup toy device
- A metal catch, as in a clock.
- A catch, in mechanics.
- A catch or pawl.
- Part of a jack.
- Catch in a lock.
- Clock catch.
- Watch lever