What is the answer to "Recipient of a key to the city, say" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Recipient of a key to the city, say" is LOCALHERO (9 letters).

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Recipient of a key to the city, say NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the March 14, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

LOCALHERO

9 letters · Across · last seen March 14, 2026