Key one might press in futility after a computer freeze Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Key one might press in futility after a computer freeze . 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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESC Key one might press in futility after a computer freeze (3)
3% CACTI Plants one after key performance (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic May 13, 2026
3% ALT Computer key pressed in combination with "Ctrl" and "Delete" (3)
3% TAB Computer key (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 7, 2026
3% VAIN Futile (4) Puzzler Backwords Apr 28, 2026
3% NONSTARTER Futile endeavour (10) The Times Concise Apr 23, 2026
3% INVAIN Futilely (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 15, 2026
3% SHIFT Key to press for capitals (5) Newsday Apr 8, 2026
3% DEEP It might precede clean, freeze or space (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 8, 2026
3% INS Computer key (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 26, 2026
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