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Used to be – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Used to be” is WAS (3 letters) or WERE (4 letters). Most recently WAS, in the NYT Mini on March 14, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
WAS3W__
WERE4W___

What WAS means

  1. verbhave the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verbbe identical to; be someone or something
  3. verboccupy a certain position or area; be somewhere

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
March 14, 2026NYT Mini 6DWAS
September 6, 2025NYT Mini 14AWAS
August 12, 2025NYT Mini 5DWERE
April 11, 2023NYT Mini 4DWAS
December 30, 2021NYT Mini 8AWERE
November 10, 2021NYT Mini 5DWAS
March 21, 2020NYT Mini 6DWERE
June 3, 2017NYT Mini 1AWAS
January 7, 2017NYT Mini 12AWAS
June 3, 2016NYT Mini 9AWAS

Other clues for WAS

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Used to be”?

WAS (3 letters) or WERE (4 letters). Most recently WAS, on March 14, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Used to be”?

3 letters, starting with W (W__).