key

1. Of crucial importance; significant: key decisions; the key element of the thesis.

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1. Francis Scott 1779–1843 Am. lawyer & author of “The Star-Spangled Banner”.

2. John (Phillip) 1961–     prime min. of New Zealand (2008–  ).

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1. In key In consonance with other factors.

2. Out of key Not in consonance with other factors.

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1. A button or lever that is depressed to operate a machine.

2. A button that is depressed to cause a corresponding character or function to be typed or executed by a typewriter or to be accepted as input by a computer.

3. A characteristic tone or level of intensity, as of a speech or sales campaign. Often used in combination: high-key; low-key.

4. A device, such as a wedge or pin, inserted to lock together mechanical or structural parts.

5. A low offshore island or reef, especially in the Gulf of Mexico; a cay.

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1. Key up To make intense, excited, or nervous.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
key	10	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ye	5

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
key	10
kye	10