NOUN: "a usually metal instrument that is used to open a lock" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a usually metal instrument that is used to open a lock" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
2. (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
(verb)
1. identify as in botany or biology, for example
2. harmonize with or adjust to
(adjective)
1. serving as an essential component

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INSTRUMENT (verb)
1. write an instrumental score for
2. address a legal document to
INSTRUMENT (noun)
1. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
2. the means whereby some act is accomplished
USUALLY (adverb)
1. under normal conditions

Hint 3: Anagram

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More Missing Letter Crossword (6/27/2025) Answers

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19. Fury

20. INTERJECTION: "used as an introductory expletive or to express surprise"

21. NOUN: "the number of repetitions of a periodic process in a unit of time"

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26. ADJECTIVE: "capable of being [split]"

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1. Classic TV maker

2. Title TV sitcom character voiced by Paul Fusco

3. NOUN: "one released on...a conditional [basis]"

4. VERB: "to revolve rapidly"

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17. "Hold on a ___!"

18. INTERJECTION: "used especially to call attention"

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23. Young ___ (kids)

24. VERB: "to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge"

26. Part of DJIA

27. Hoppy drink

28. NOUN: "a multipurpose enclosed motor vehicle having a boxlike shape"

29. NOUN: "grassland; pasture"

30. Musical taste

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