“By way of, informally” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THRU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “By way of, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 21, 2025, where it runs at 68 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.