Crossword Genius

Castle not wanting for lock (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tress

'lock' is the definition.
(both can mean a piece of hair)

'castle not wanting for' is the wordplay.
'castle' becomes 'fortress' (I've seen this before).
'not wanting' is a deletion indicator.
'fortress' with 'for' removed is 'TRESS'.

(Other definitions for tress that I've seen before include "Rests (anag.)" , "Bit of hair" , "Curl - lock" , "Long piece of hair" , "is a bit of a shock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app