What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Formerly named" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Formerly named”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

NEE

Letters3

Starts withN

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Formerly named” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Formerly named” clue?+

The answer is NEE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on September 8, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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