“Served as” crossword clue
Answer
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•••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 “Served as”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 28, 2025, where it runs at 50 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on November 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
Nov 28, 2025 grid49ARestaurant sommelier's offering9 ltrs›52ADoesn't exactly ham it up9 ltrs›55AInformal get-together4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 27, 2026NYT Crossword55 Across•••WASNov 28, 2025NYT Crossword50 Down•••WASBack to the full Nov 28, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.