Used to be

Latest answer — March 14, 2026

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Think of how we refer to something in the past! 🕰️

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  1. 1Book parts: Abbr.
  2. 4Silicon Valley company that operates a fleet of robotaxis
  3. 6To a much greater degree
  4. 8Contents of a scuba diver's tank
  5. 9South Korean automaker
  6. 10Stop on a train route
  7. 12Actress Merman of "Anything Goes"
  8. 13Find another purpose for

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  1. 1Employee's hourly calculation
  2. 2Workout spot
  3. 3"Great" mountains of Tennessee, familiarly
  4. 4One giving you the dish?
  5. 5Baltimore M.L.B. player
  6. 6Used to be
  7. 7Suffix with Caesar or Euclid
  8. 11Night that NBC once aired "30 Rock" and "The Office": Abbr.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Book parts: Abbr. — Answer: PGS
  2. 4. Silicon Valley company that operates a fleet of robotaxis — Answer: WAYMO
  3. 6. To a much greater degree — Answer: WAYMORE
  4. 8. Contents of a scuba diver's tank — Answer: AIR
  5. 9. South Korean automaker — Answer: KIA
  6. 10. Stop on a train route — Answer: STATION
  7. 12. Actress Merman of "Anything Goes" — Answer: ETHEL
  8. 13. Find another purpose for — Answer: REUSE

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  1. 1. Employee's hourly calculation — Answer: PAYRATE
  2. 2. Workout spot — Answer: GYM
  3. 3. "Great" mountains of Tennessee, familiarly — Answer: SMOKIES
  4. 4. One giving you the dish? — Answer: WAITER
  5. 5. Baltimore M.L.B. player — Answer: ORIOLE
  6. 6. Used to be — Answer: WAS. Hint: Think of how we refer to something in the past! 🕰️
  7. 7. Suffix with Caesar or Euclid — Answer: EAN
  8. 11. Night that NBC once aired "30 Rock" and "The Office": Abbr. — Answer: THU

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The answer to “Used to be” in the New York Times Mini crossword is WAS — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 14, 2026 at 6-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include WERE. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Used to be” answer

WAS (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as WERE

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Why the answer is WAS

Think of how we refer to something in the past! 🕰️

Other answers for “Used to be”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides WAS, it has also been WERE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Used to be”?

The answer is WAS, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 14, 2026. Other answers for this clue include WERE.

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

3 letters: WAS. Earlier fills for this clue have also been WERE (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 14, 2026, at 6-Down. Earlier appearances: September 6, 2025 → WAS; August 12, 2025 → WERE.

Can “Used to be” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides WAS, New York Times Mini has also used WERE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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