Crossword clue

“Because”

This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
SINCE
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Aug 14, 20265 letters→NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Because” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 14, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Because” clue?+

The answer is SINCE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 14, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for August 14, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.