NYT Crossword · 31 Across
“Locks up for a while” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, October 6, 2001 as 31 Across. The answer has 7 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, October 6, 2001 · 31 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Locks up for a while”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with D and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Locks up for a while” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 6, 2001, at 31 Across.
What is the answer to the “Locks up for a while” crossword clue?
The answer is DETAINS (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.