“Because” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SINCE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Because”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 18, 2025, where it runs at 67 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 18, 2025 grid39DTalking sheer nonsense8 ltrs›43D2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and others6 ltrs›47DPosture6 ltrs›55DStrongly encouraged5 ltrs›64DDarth Vader's boyhood nickname3 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 14, 2026NYT Crossword33 Across•••••SINCEFeb 17, 2026NYT Crossword4 Across•••••SINCEMar 18, 2025NYT Crossword67 Across•••••SINCEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SINCE5 ltrs
•••FOR3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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