Crossword clue

“"And _ long gone when _ next to me" (Taylor Swift lyric)”

This clue appeared as 60-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

HES

Letters3

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 8, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"And ___ long gone when ___ next to me" (Taylor Swift lyric)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 60-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"And ___ long gone when ___ next to me" (Taylor Swift lyric)” clue?+

The answer is HES (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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