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“PC bailout key”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “PC bailout key”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter C
E ? C

A 3-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E S C

The answer to “PC bailout key” is ESC

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 24, 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 E starts with

The clue “PC bailout key” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ESC — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with C.

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 ESC

ESC has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Key for getting out” Apr 12, 2026 “PC menu-closing key” Mar 15, 2026 “"Go back" key” Feb 6, 2026 “PC's "cancel" key” Jan 26, 2026 “PC "quit" key” Dec 21, 2025 “Key near F1” Dec 11, 2025 “PC "cancel" key” Oct 21, 2025 “Key near F1” Mar 20, 2025 “PC's "get out" key” Mar 10, 2025 “PC key” Feb 16, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “PC bailout key”

What is the answer to “PC bailout key” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESC — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “PC bailout key”?

The answer ESC contains 3 letters.

Was “PC bailout key” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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