“Common word with or without an apostrophe” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WERE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Common word with or without an apostrophe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2025, where it runs at 61 Down 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.