“Corner key” crossword clue
Answer
E
S
C
•••ESC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Corner key”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 16, 2025, where it runs at 47 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on November 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Nov 16, 2025 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 31, 2026NYT Crossword113 Down••••CTRLNov 16, 2025NYT Crossword47 Across•••ESCOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••ESC3 ltrs
••••CTRL4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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