Reference
Reference Notes
This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "What you'd need to press to make the starred clues and their answers match", so spelling and context are important.
NYT Crossword
What you'd need to press to make the starred clues and their answers match NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 8 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 8-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "What you'd need to press to make the starred clues and their answers match", so spelling and context are important.
- This clue appears at 60A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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SHIFTKEY
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SHIFTKEY is the 8-letter answer for "What you'd need to press to make the starred clues and their answers match" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.
- Grid entry: SHIFTKEY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- This is Across at 60A, so use the Down crossings to confirm SHIFTKEY.
- SHIFTKEY has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 60A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using SHIFTKEY
We have not seen many previous NYT clues for this answer yet.
View all SHIFTKEY clues Position 60A
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Across at 60A, so use the Down crossings to confirm SHIFTKEY.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 8 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
May 13, 2026 Daily / 60A / 8 letters
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