This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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K _ _
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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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