Cryptic crossword clue
Protection for locks? Cheated about last of these four, perhaps 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HEADSQUARE

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The straight part
We know that "Protection for locks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protection for locks = headsquare.
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 HEADSQUARE mean?

HEADSQUARE noun
  1. A headscarf.

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