“Advantageous” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OFUSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Advantageous”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 21, 2026, where it runs at 30 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 21, 2026.
Crossing entries
Aug 21, 2026 grid9D"Sinners" director, 202511 ltrs›12DHaut monde6 ltrs›13D___ Crosley, author of 2008's "I Was Told There'd Be Cake"6 ltrs›26DSome baroque instruments5 ltrs›31DMetal tube in a nuclear reactor7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 13, 2026NYT Crossword107 Across•••••UTILEAug 21, 2026NYT Crossword30 Across•••••OFUSEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••OFUSE5 ltrs
•••••UTILE5 ltrs
••••••USEFUL6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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