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noun • a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place | ||||
| 31% | 8 | Can include deadbolts, handle locks, or electronic locks | ||
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| 30% | 7 | Fasten a paper using a sharp piece of wire | ||
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Sharp Piece Of Wire Thats Used To Fix Locks
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HAIRPIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HAIRPIN
Updated: October 28, 2025
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Can include deadbolts, handle locks, or electronic locks | |
2 | Fasten a paper using a sharp piece of wire | |
3 | Gathering a bundle up, fix live wire
The Guardian Cryptic -
25 Sep 2012 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 Sep 2012 |
4 | It locks locks into place
New York Times -
14 Jan 2025 | New York Times / 14 Jan 2025 |
5 | Sharp bend (in a wire) - quirk
The Guardian Quick -
16 Mar 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 16 Mar 2004 |
6 | They fix locks
New York Times -
22 Nov 1998 | New York Times / 22 Nov 1998 |
7 | They secure the locks for sharp bends
The Guardian Quiptic -
22 Aug 2011 | The Guardian Quiptic / 22 Aug 2011 |
