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“Functions” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 28, 202540 Down4 letters
Answer
U
S
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S
••••USES
4 letters · 40 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.USES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Functions”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2025, where it runs at 40 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 28, 2025.

Crossing entries

Aug 28, 2025 grid
37APoem that's typically unrhymed5 ltrs›41ABattle carriers15 ltrs›46ANon-fruit ingredient in a green smoothie4 ltrs›51AAudiophile's collection, for short3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 28, 2026NYT Crossword45 Across••••USESAug 28, 2025NYT Crossword40 Down••••USES

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