Clues for the word "TURNKEY"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 19 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on November 05, 2024.
Definition of turnkey
- n. - A person who has charge of the keys of a prison, for opening and fastening the doors; a warder.
- n. - An instrument with a hinged claw, -- used for extracting teeth with a twist.
Referring Clues
- Certain prison guard
- Jailer
- Type of operation
- Old jailer from country imprisoning knight
- Terrible film about Newgate's first jailer
- Ancient lock-keeper
- Jailer and knight tucking into Christmas fare
- Old jailer
- Old screw to open door?
- Screw holds a number in bird
- Old screw's failure to secure pole
- Gaoler
- Old jailer in country imprisoning knight
- Jailer's detention centre in the country
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 05, 2024
- Daily American - June 03, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - September 02, 2023
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - December 03, 2022
- Guardian Cryptic - January 31, 2018
- Daily Cryptic - September 02, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - December 02, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - September 15, 2015
- Universal - May 04, 2015
- Guardian Quick - June 01, 2011
- Universal - September 11, 2007
- Thinks Daily - April 30, 2007
- Thinks Daily - April 03, 2007
- Guardian Prize - October 28, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 26, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - July 07, 2005
- Guardian Speedy - March 27, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - May 16, 2001
- Guardian Cryptic - August 19, 1999