“___ better to have loved and lost …” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for ""___ better to have loved and lost ..."" is TIS.
The phrase 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' is a famous line by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The clue uses a partial quote to prompt recognition of this saying, where 'Tis' is the contraction of 'It is.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 05, 2026.
'Tis is a contraction of 'it is,' commonly used in poetry and older English.
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The answer to “”___ better to have loved and lost …”” in the New York Times puzzle January 5 2026 is TIS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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