“Happened” crossword clue
Answer
W
A
S
•••WAS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Happened”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 27, 2026, where it runs at 7 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 27, 2026 grid1ACoinage of the early 2000s?15 ltrs›16ASierra Nevada product15 ltrs›17AJeans material for a worn-out look15 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••WAS3 ltrs
••••••BEFELL6 ltrs
••••••••BEFALLEN8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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