Decryption need — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the October 8 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
KEY
3 letters
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___ lime pie
KEY
3
Lock unlocker
KEY
3
Of utmost importance
KEY
3
Lock opener
KEY
3
Francis Scott ___, writer of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
KEY
3
Comedy series "___ & Peele"
KEY
3
"The ___ to success is ..."
KEY
3
Legend on a map
KEY
3
Toothed lock opener
KEY
3
"The ___ to success is ..."
KEY
3
Caps Lock, e.g.
KEY
3
Locker unlocker
KEY
3
___ Hatter (character from "Alice in Wonderland")
MAD
3
1984 horror film "A Nightmare on ___ Street"
ELM
3
___-hop (street dance style)
HIP
3
Hollywood's nation: Abbr.
USA
3
"What ___ around comes around"
GOES
4
Flawless tennis serve
ACE
3
Knight's title
SIR
3
Style associated with Wednesday Addams, perhaps (rhymes with "cloth")
GOTH
4
Sign of things to come
OMEN
4
"Is this seat ___?"
TAKEN
5
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