Crossword clue
“Lock”
This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
TRESSLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lock” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lock” clue?+
The answer is TRESS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 12, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 12, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.