Cryptic crossword clue
With more locks, but less safe? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HAIRIER

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The straight part
We know that "With more locks/less safe?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with more locks/less safe? = hairier.
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 HAIRIER mean?

HAIRIER adjective
  1. Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.
  2. Of an animal, having a lot of fur.
  3. Of a body part other than the head, having hair growing from it.
  4. Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.
  5. Causing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.

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