Cryptic crossword clue
Close by hotel with no locks? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HAIRLESS

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The straight part
We know that "with no locks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with no locks = hairless.
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 HAIRLESS mean?

HAIRLESS adjective
  1. Destitute of hair.
  2. Bald.

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