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Keyless lock (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tress

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'keyless lock' is the definition.
'tress' can be an answer for 'lock' (both can mean a piece of hair). I'm not certain of the 'keyless' bit.

'keyless lock' is the wordplay.
'keyless' becomes 't' (I can't explain this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'lock' becomes 'ress' (I've seen this in another clue).
't'+'ress'='TRESS'

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(Other definitions for tress that I've seen before include "Curl - lock" , "Long lock or plait of hair" , "Long piece of hair" , "Switch" , "Rests (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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