“Old-fashioned contraction” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TWAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Old-fashioned contraction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 68 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.