Key for getting out Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Key for getting out”
THE ANSWER
ESC
The answer to “Key for getting out” is ESC.
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NYT Crossword August 21 2026ESCFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Key for getting out” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on August 21 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Esc in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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