Important NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Important” crossword clue is KEY (3 letters); other puzzles used OFNOTE. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on September 5, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS
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Best answers for “Important”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KEY | 3 | Important |
| 2 | OFNOTE | 6 | Important |
| 3 | MINOR | 5 | Not that important similar clue |
| 4 | COUNT | 5 | Be important similar clue |
| 5 | ICARE | 5 | "It's important to me" similar clue |
| 6 | STAPLE | 6 | Important food similar clue |
| 7 | THEBIGENCHILADA | 15 | Someone very important similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Important Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Important crossword clue?
KEY is the 3-letter answer to the “Important” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Important crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 5, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Important crossword clue?
Other puzzles used OFNOTE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with MINOR (“Not that important”), COUNT (“Be important”), ICARE (“"It's important to me"”).