“"What's the ___?"” crossword clue
Answer
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•••USE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.USE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"What's the ___?"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2025, where it runs at 51 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 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2025 gridEvery appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 10, 2026NYT Crossword47 Across•••DIFFeb 12, 2026NYT Crossword61 Across•••USEJun 24, 2025NYT Crossword40 Across•••USEApr 10, 2025NYT Crossword64 Across•••USEJan 12, 2025NYT Crossword51 Down•••USEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••USE3 ltrs
•••DIF3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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