What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Key for getting out" from August 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Key for getting out”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ESC

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 21, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Key for getting out” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Key for getting out” clue?+

The answer is ESC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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