With 5-Down, escape key’s place on a keyboard Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: DEC 5, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "With 5-Down, escape key's place on a keyboard"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "With 5-Down, escape key's place on a keyboard" is UPPER.

Q2.

Why is "UPPER" the answer to the clue "With 5-Down, escape key's place on a keyboard"?

The clue refers to the position of the 'Escape' key on a computer keyboard, which is located in the upper-left corner. The answer 'UPPER' is paired with 'LEFT' from 5-Down to describe this position.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "With 5-Down, escape key's place on a keyboard" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on December 05, 2025.

Q4.

What does the word "UPPER" mean in this context?

Upper refers to something situated above or at a higher position.

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What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Top-level, ___ echelon, Opposite of lower, bunk reached by a ladder, Higher, overhead

If you’ve landed here for the “With 5-Down, escape key’s place on a keyboard” clue from the December 5 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is UPPER. Upper refers to something situated above or at a higher position.

The clue refers to the position of the 'Escape' key on a computer keyboard, which is located in the upper-left corner. The answer 'UPPER' is paired with 'LEFT' from 5-Down to describe this position.

You can find all the solutions for today’s puzzle, as well as answers from previous days, on our main Washington Post Mini Crossword Answers Today (September 2026) page.

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