Meaning
To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English unloken, unlouken, onlouken, from Old English onlūcan (“to unlock”), equivalent to un- + lock. Cognate with Dutch ontluiken (“to unlock”).
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: