Key spot?

Answer:

DOOR

Hint:

Think of where you might insert something metal to gain entry, but it’s not a lock.

Explanation:

The clue "Key spot?" plays on the double meaning of "key." It hints at a place where you might use a physical key, which is a door. The question mark signals it’s a pun—"key" refers to both the metal object and the musical or literal sense of something being essential, reinforcing the answer.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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