Used to be NYT Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Used to be” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.
The answer to "Used to be" is WERE.
WERE refers to the past-tense plural form of “to be,” used with plural subjects (e.g., “they were happy”). It indicates a state or condition that existed in the past but no longer does.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 12th August 2025
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| *Workplace for scientists | Show |
| *Grub | Show |
| Maliciously revealed one’s private identity, informally | Show |
| Spanish “but” | Show |
| Gasoline type: Abbr | Show |
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| ___, a skip and a jump | Show |
| *Someone who’s always taking jabs at you | Show |
| Used to be | Show |
| ___ days (time of summer suggested by the answers to the starred clues) | Show |
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