Crossword clue
“Used to be”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 7 times
WASLetters3
Starts withW
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| WERE | 4 | 4 of 7 |
| WAS | 3 | 3 of 7 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Used to be” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 3, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with W and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for January 3, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Used to be” clue?+
The answer is WAS (3 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 7 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on January 3, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 3, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.