“"And ___ long gone when ___ next to me" (Taylor Swift lyric)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"And ___ long gone when ___ next to me" (Taylor Swift lyric)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 8, 2026, where it runs at 60 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.