“Way off in the distance” crossword clue
Answer
F
A
R
•••FAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Way off in the distance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 11, 2025, where it runs at 47 Across 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 May 11, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 11, 2025 grid15DPerson on a nominating committee, say8 ltrs›42DCough up3 ltrs›47DCourt favor in a cringey fashion4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 11, 2026NYT Crossword19 Down••••AFARMay 11, 2025NYT Crossword47 Across•••FAROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••FAR3 ltrs
••••AFAR4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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