Crossword clue

“Aid for getting out of a computer jam”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 26, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ESCAPEKEY
Letters9
Starts withE
Ends withY
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 26, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Aid for getting out of a computer jam” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 26, 2025 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with E and ends with Y, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Aid for getting out of a computer jam” clue?+

The answer is ESCAPEKEY (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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