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They open locks and start cars

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 25, 2021 Answers

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176 Other Potential Answers

99%
KEYS
They open locks and start cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2021
6%
GARAGES
They keep cars safe
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
OSLO
Capital city with a Museum of the Viking Age set to open in 2027
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
EVS
Chargeable cars, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
SHY
Slow to open up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
COUPES
Two-door cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
PDA
Kissing in the open, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
BMWS
Pricey German cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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ENTER
"Door's open!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
AJAR
Not entirely open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
YALE
Big name in locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
3%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
3%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
3%
LUGBOLT
Fastener on many European cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
3%
HASPS
Parts of some locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
HAIRTONERS
Treatments for locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
3%
LETEM
"Who cares if they do"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
3%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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SEDANS
Some cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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HOTRODS
Flashy cars
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
AMA
"I'm an open book" sesh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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SHE
___/they pronouns
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
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REOS
Some antique cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
ALFAS
Some Italian sports cars, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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BAR
Place to open a tab
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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PORSCHES
High-performance German cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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COMEIN
"Door's open"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
WOW
"How did they do that!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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LAMBOS
Italian sports cars, informally
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
3%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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ARE
It goes by "they"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
RAILS
Bars under cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
FLAT
Like an open can of soda, eventually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
REPOS
Seized cars, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
LET
___ the chips fall where they may
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
WHEREON
“Infected be the air __ they ride”: Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
3%
KIAS
Some Korean cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
3%
SNO
Cold open?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
MODE
Eco or sport, in some cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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RODE
Used cars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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PLAYROOMS
Spots for small cars?
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
3%
MOP
Messy locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
3%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
MANE
Lion locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
3%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
MEGA
Grand opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
FOSTER
Jodie with two Best Actress Oscars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ODETO
Poetic opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
MILE
Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
AWARDS
Oscars, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
DANE
Copenhagen native
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TABS
Can openers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
CHEZPANISSE
California restaurant opened by Alice Waters in 1971
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
ELL
Lens opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
GAMEONE
Series opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SESAME
Word in an opening line?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
TRAP
Door opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
GAPE
Stare open-mouthed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
DEAR
Letter opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
MENU
List that may be opened with a QR code
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
OTTER
Oyster opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
PORES
Sauna openings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
DEFY
Flout openly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
POPTOP
Can opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
APP
Program opened with a tap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
POPTAB
Can opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SLIT
Narrow opening
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
ROPEDROP
Theme park opening ritual
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SLITS
Thin openings
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TOFU
Protein sold in blocks
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
GEE
Grand opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
BONJOUR
Cannes opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
SLOT
Schedule opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters on red Minecraft blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
DISC
DJ's opener?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
WAKEUPCALL
Eye-opener
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ENEROS
Año openers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
PRE
School opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
BIGBREAK
Pro billiard player's opening?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
TRAMS
Streetcars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
PARKINGSPOT
Hard-to-find opening on street-sweeping days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
CATE
Blanchett with two Oscars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
OCULI
Circular openings in domes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
ISAID
Reiteration opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
BIKERBARS
Apt spots to order sidecars? (Letters 4-8, "Yogi")
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AHA
Sound of an eye-opening moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
TOMATORED
Natural shade produced by lycopene
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ABCS
Building blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
AERO
Dynamic opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
TABLEREAD
Way of checking lines after they're cast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
TAB
Soda can opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
DAYO
"The Banana Boat Song" opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
SKYE
"The __ Boat Song": classic Scottish ballad that opens "Outlander"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
ARMHOLES
Tank top openings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025

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How many possible solutions does "They open locks and start cars" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is KEYS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "They open locks and start cars"?
The best answer for "They open locks and start cars" is KEYS with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "They open locks and start cars" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on October 25, 2021.
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