Crossword clue
“Key for a quick exit”
This clue appeared as 85-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ESCLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withC
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Key for a quick exit” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 28, 2025 as 85-Down. 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 a quick exit” clue?+
The answer is ESC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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