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“Of prime importance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Of prime importance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter K
Last letter Y
K ? Y

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

K E Y

The answer to “Of prime importance” is KEY

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published May 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Of prime importance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is KEY — a 3-letter word that begins with K and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer KEY

KEY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the May 4, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Of prime importance”

What is the answer to “Of prime importance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KEY — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Of prime importance”?

The answer KEY contains 3 letters.

Was “Of prime importance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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