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

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Crossword Answer

1 ? U
2 ? P
3 ? P
4 ? E
5 ? R
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      Hint 1

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      Think of where you might find the beginning of a journey on a map.

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

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

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      Opposite of lower, bunk reached by a ladder, Higher, overhead, Bunk choice, More elevated

      Clue Analysis

      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.

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