A magic word to keep uncle in check
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on January 14, 2026
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SESAME
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The clue “A magic word to keep uncle in check” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on January 14, 2026, where the answer was SESAME.
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