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“Key to press for capitals”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Key to press for capitals”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S H I F T

The answer to “Key to press for capitals” is SHIFT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Key to press for capitals” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHIFT — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Key to press for capitals”

What is the answer to “Key to press for capitals” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHIFT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Key to press for capitals”?

The answer SHIFT contains 5 letters.

Was “Key to press for capitals” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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