Cryptic crossword clue
A well-oiled lock? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word QUIFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
Q
U
I
F
F

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "A well-oiled lock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a well-oiled lock = quiff.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does QUIFF mean?

QUIFF noun
  1. (British dialect) A puff or whiff, especially of tobacco smoke.
QUIFF noun
  1. A trick or ploy; a stratagem.
QUIFF noun
  1. A hairstyle whereby the forelock is brushed and/or gelled upward, often associated with the styles of the 1950s.
QUIFF verb
  1. To arrange (the hair) in such a manner.
QUIFF noun
  1. A young girl, especially as promiscuous; a prostitute.
  2. The vulva or vagina.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations