Crossword clue

“Longest key on a keyboard”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SPACEBAR
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 5, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Longest key on a keyboard” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Longest key on a keyboard” clue?+

The answer is SPACEBAR (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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