Computer key that might be pressed repeatedly in a panic Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Computer key that might be pressed repeatedly in a panic featured in New York Times puzzle on August 14, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ESC.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESC Computer key that might be pressed repeatedly in a panic (3) New York Times Aug 14, 2026
3% ALT Computer key (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 9, 2026
3% TYPE Press some keys (4) Universal Aug 7, 2026
3% STRICKEN It might follow panic, grief or poverty (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 6, 2026
3% FREAKOUT Panic (8) Newsday Jul 12, 2026
3% ALARM Panic (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 7, 2026
3% TAB Computer key (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 16, 2026
3% ENTER Computer key (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 3, 2026
2% URGENT Pressing (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 11, 2026
2% PANINI Pressed sandwich (6) New York Times Aug 10, 2026

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