First key on a PC keyboard — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 28 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
ESC
3 letters
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"Exit full screen" PC key
ESC
3
Exit key on a keyboard
ESC
3
"Close this program" key
ESC
3
PC key to get out?
ESC
3
Key found in a corner on your laptop
ESC
3
"Go back!" PC key
ESC
3
PC's "exit" button
ESC
3
"Exit full screen" key
ESC
3
PC key to get out?
ESC
3
Key that exits full screen
ESC
3
Keyboard key you wish you could use in real life when you're stuck in a never-ending meeting at work
ESC
3
"Exit full screen" key
ESC
3
___ carte (off the menu): 2 wds.
ALA
3
Beast of burden
ASS
3
Car tank filler
GAS
3
Shower ___ (body wash)
GEL
3
Recycling ___ (some garbage containers)
BINS
4
Landing hour: Abbr.
ETA
3
Days before Christmas or New Year, say
EVES
4
"ASAP!" in a medical drama
STAT
4
Woven fish catcher
NET
3
Alexa's counterpart
SIRI
4
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