Crossword clue
“Recipient of a key to the city, say”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
LOCALHEROLetters9
Starts withL
Ends withO
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Recipient of a key to the city, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 14, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with L and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Recipient of a key to the city, say” clue?+
The answer is LOCALHERO (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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