This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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KEY as a word: (countable) An object designed to open and close a lock; An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
KEY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 27, 2026.
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