What is the answer to "Stern, say, man with strap-on locks"?

The most common answer is SHOCK. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SHOCK has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Stern, say, man with strap-on locks Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Stern, say, man with strap-on locks? The answer is 5 letters and was featured in the October 13, 2025 Guardian Cryptic crossword. Get the solution here.

Stern, say, man with strap-on locks Crossword Answer

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Stern, say, man with strap-on locks Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Stern, say, man with strap-on locks" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Stern, say, man with strap-on locks" crossword clue is SHOCK. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle.

Which crossword used "Stern, say, man with strap-on locks" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle on October 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SHOCK?

The word SHOCK means: strike with disgust or revulsion. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Stern, say, man with strap-on locks".