Stuck on "Tools in locks" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on August 5, 2018 and we've identified 103 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. OARS (4 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
Answer For Tools in locks:
Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.
103 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OARS
Tools in locks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2018
99%
OARS
Tools in locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2018
8%
AIDS
Learning tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
8%
AIDS
Learning tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
8%
PENS
Calligraphy tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
8%
PENS
Calligraphy tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
8%
HOES
Weeding tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
HOES
Weeding tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
RAKES
Landscaping tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
RAKES
Landscaping tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
YALE
Big name in locks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
YALE
Big name in locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
HASPS
Parts of some locks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
HASPS
Parts of some locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
HAIRTONERS
Treatments for locks
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
8%
HAIRTONERS
Treatments for locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
8%
AWLS
Piercing tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
AWLS
Piercing tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
SHED
Place for gardening tools
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
SHED
Place for gardening tools
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
AXES
Firefighters' tools
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
AXES
Firefighters' tools
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
SCALPELS
Sharp surgical tools
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
SCALPELS
Sharp surgical tools
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
MOP
Messy locks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
MOP
Messy locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
MANE
Lion locks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
MANE
Lion locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
OTTER
Sea animal with "pockets" to store food and tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
OTTER
Sea animal with "pockets" to store food and tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
RULERS
Straight-edged school tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
RULERS
Straight-edged school tools
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
TOUPEE
Removable locks?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
TOUPEE
Removable locks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
OXO
Brand of ergonomic kitchen tools
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2025
8%
OXO
Brand of ergonomic kitchen tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
PLIERS
Wire-bending tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
8%
PLIERS
Wire-bending tools
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
8%
HANDY
Good with tools, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2025
8%
HANDY
Good with tools, say
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
8%
RAZORS
Shaving tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
8%
RAZORS
Shaving tools
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
8%
PARERS
Apple-peeling tools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
PARERS
Apple-peeling tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
STERILE
Like surgical tools
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
8%
STERILE
Like surgical tools
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
8%
SCRAPERS
Ice-removing tools
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
8%
SCRAPERS
Ice-removing tools
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
8%
CIRCULARSAWS
Power tools that make the cut?
(12)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
8%
CIRCULARSAWS
Power tools that make the cut?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
8%
CHISELS
Wood-carving tools
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
CHISELS
Wood-carving tools
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
POKERS
Fireplace tools
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
8%
POKERS
Fireplace tools
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
8%
SAWS
Toothy tools
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
8%
SAWS
Toothy tools
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
8%
STONES
Prehistoric tools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2024
8%
STONES
Prehistoric tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2024
8%
BIC
Maker of tools for writing and lighting
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
BIC
Maker of tools for writing and lighting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
UTENSILS
Kitchen tools
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
8%
UTENSILS
Kitchen tools
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
8%
CANAL
Creation by a locks smith?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
CANAL
Creation by a locks smith?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
MANES
Flowy locks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2024
8%
MANES
Flowy locks
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
8%
SPADES
Digging tools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
8%
SPADES
Digging tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
8%
RASPS
Shop class tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
8%
RASPS
Shop class tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
8%
BATONS
Conductors' tools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2024
8%
BATONS
Conductors' tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2024
8%
CROW
Bird that can make tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
8%
CROW
Bird that can make tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
8%
SNIP
Change the locks?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2024
8%
SNIP
Change the locks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
8%
ICERS
Frosting tools
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
ICERS
Frosting tools
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
PEGS
Things to hang tools on
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2024
8%
PEGS
Things to hang tools on
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2024
8%
BALD
Lacking locks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
BALD
Lacking locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
TSA
Airport org. that approves some locks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2024
8%
TSA
Airport org. that approves some locks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2024
8%
COMBS
Barber’s tools
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
COMBS
Barber’s tools
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
FISHY
Like lox, but not locks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2024
8%
FISHY
Like lox, but not locks
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2024
8%
DYE
Change one's locks?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2024
8%
DYE
Change one's locks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
8%
TRESSES
Long locks
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 29, 2024
8%
TRESSES
Long locks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
8%
ADZES
Wood-dressing tools
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 25, 2024
8%
ADZES
Wood-dressing tools
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 25, 2024
8%
YARDSTICKS
Three-foot measuring tools
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2024
8%
YARDSTICKS
Three-foot measuring tools
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2024
8%
ENGINES
Web search tools
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 31, 2024
8%
ENGINES
Web search tools
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 31, 2024
8%
ZESTERS
Rind-shaving tools
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 17, 2023
8%
ZESTERS
Rind-shaving tools
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
8%
PUTTERS
Green tools
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 25, 2023
8%
PUTTERS
Green tools
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
8%
CROWBARS
Prying tools
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 25, 2023
8%
CROWBARS
Prying tools
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
8%
MOPS
Janitors’ tools
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
8%
MOPS
Janitors’ tools
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
8%
HAIRPIN
What gets stuck in locks?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2023
8%
HAIRPIN
What gets stuck in locks?
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2023
8%
HAIRCARE
*The key to good locks?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2023
8%
HAIRCARE
*The key to good locks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2023
8%
INDEX
___ cards (memorization tools)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2023
8%
INDEX
___ cards (memorization tools)
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2023
8%
LASERS
Modern surgical tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2023
8%
LASERS
Modern surgical tools
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
8%
IRONS
Flat __: hair tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2023
8%
IRONS
Flat __: hair tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2023
8%
YALES
Some door locks
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 2, 2023
8%
YALES
Some door locks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 2, 2023
8%
RADARS
Location tools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2023
8%
RADARS
Location tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2023
8%
NUTCRACKERS
Toys that are also tools, and a hint to the words split across the sets of asterisked clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2023
8%
NUTCRACKERS
Toys that are also tools, and a hint to the words split across the sets of asterisked clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2023
8%
BOOMERANGS
Australian hunting tools
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2023
8%
BOOMERANGS
Australian hunting tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2023
8%
HOECAKES
Cornmeal treats originally baked on farm tools
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2023
8%
HOECAKES
Cornmeal treats originally baked on farm tools
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
8%
SAXES
Jazz instruments ... or, parsed differently, tools for chopping 41-Across?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2023
8%
SAXES
Jazz instruments ... or, parsed differently, tools for chopping 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2023
8%
AUGERS
Boring tools
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 11, 2023
8%
AUGERS
Boring tools
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
8%
EDGERS
Lawn tools
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 26, 2023
8%
EDGERS
Lawn tools
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 26, 2023
8%
BADHAIRDAY
Trouble with locks?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2023
8%
BADHAIRDAY
Trouble with locks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2023
8%
ICEAXES
Mountaineering tools
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2023
8%
ICEAXES
Mountaineering tools
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2023
8%
THUMBS
Texting tools
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 16, 2023
8%
THUMBS
Texting tools
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 16, 2023
1%
MILE
Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
MILE
Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
TOFU
Protein sold in blocks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TOFU
Protein sold in blocks
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters on red Minecraft blocks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters on red Minecraft blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
ABCS
Building blocks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ABCS
Building blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 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
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 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%
LOSE
Allow blocks to reach the top in "Tetris," e.g.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
LOSE
Allow blocks to reach the top in "Tetris," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
NAAN
*Battery size for some wall clocks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
NAAN
*Battery size for some wall clocks
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
DALI
"Melting clocks" painter Salvador
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
DALI
"Melting clocks" painter Salvador
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
HUES
Paint sample strip blocks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
HUES
Paint sample strip blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
CHOP
Karate move sometimes done on concrete blocks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
CHOP
Karate move sometimes done on concrete blocks
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
ANALOG
Like grandfather clocks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
ANALOG
Like grandfather clocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
BEDS
Items of varying comfort for Goldilocks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
1%
BEDS
Items of varying comfort for Goldilocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
1%
OPENS
Unlocks
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
1%
OPENS
Unlocks
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
ORES
Some Minecraft blocks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
1%
ORES
Some Minecraft blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
1%
CELLS
Small building blocks?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
1%
CELLS
Small building blocks?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
1%
THREE
Number of bears at Goldilocks' expense
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
1%
THREE
Number of bears at Goldilocks' expense
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
1%
ATOMS
Building blocks smaller than Lego
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
ATOMS
Building blocks smaller than Lego
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
DND
Tabletop RPG with warlocks and wizards
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
DND
Tabletop RPG with warlocks and wizards
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
1%
STOPSUP
Blocks
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
1%
STOPSUP
Blocks
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
1%
ANVILS
Blocks dropped in Roadrunner cartoons
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
1%
ANVILS
Blocks dropped in Roadrunner cartoons
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
1%
IMPEDES
Blocks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
1%
IMPEDES
Blocks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
1%
RASTA
One in dreadlocks
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 20, 2024
1%
RASTA
One in dreadlocks
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
1%
ASONE
In lockstep
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
1%
ASONE
In lockstep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
1%
DAMS
Blocks up
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 21, 2024
1%
DAMS
Blocks up
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 21, 2024
1%
CHOCO
With letters in four blocks and 43-Across, Hershey's treat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
1%
CHOCO
With letters in four blocks and 43-Across, Hershey's treat
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
1%
YOU
With letters in four blocks and 32-Across, "That's too nice!
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
1%
YOU
With letters in four blocks and 32-Across, "That's too nice!
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
1%
SILENTTRE
With letters in three blocks and 22-Across, passive-aggressive quietness
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
1%
SILENTTRE
With letters in three blocks and 22-Across, passive-aggressive quietness
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
1%
ERECTED
Built (... first 2. Bonus: Note what the letters above the blocks spell!)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2023
1%
ERECTED
Built (... first 2. Bonus: Note what the letters above the blocks spell!)
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
1%
ATOMIC
Like some clocks
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 23, 2023
1%
ATOMIC
Like some clocks
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 23, 2023
1%
PLUGREPELLENT
Device that blocks all commercial endorsements?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2023
1%
PLUGREPELLENT
Device that blocks all commercial endorsements?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2023
1%
CASINO
Establishment with no windows or clocks, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2023
1%
CASINO
Establishment with no windows or clocks, often
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2023
1%
MENTAL
*Like some notes or blocks
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2023
1%
MENTAL
*Like some notes or blocks
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 5, 2018
Muppet chimp __ Minella
Crossword Clue
"Patience you must have" speaker
Crossword Clue
Text for a promo
Crossword Clue
Unit of weight
Crossword Clue
Biblical priest
Crossword Clue
Steady
Crossword Clue
First name in the 2016 campaign
Crossword Clue
Informed
Crossword Clue
Track circuit
Crossword Clue
Company covering the ninth of Salinger's "Nine Stories"?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tools in locks" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 103 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OARS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tools in locks"?
The best answer for "Tools in locks" is OARS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tools in locks" 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 August 5, 2018.