Used to be NYT Crossword Clue

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Puzzle NYT Midi Crossword - July 8 2026
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Used to be" is WAS.

The phrase 'used to be' refers to a state or condition that existed in the past, which is directly represented by the past tense verb 'was.'

Was: The past tense of 'is,' indicating a previous state or condition.

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The 3-letter answer to “Used to be” in the NYT Midi puzzle July 8 2026 is WAS.

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