Crossword clue
“Used to be”
This clue appeared as 70-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
WASLetters3
Starts withW
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| WAS | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| WERE | 4 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Used to be” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 70-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with W and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for October 19, 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 “Used to be” clue?+
The answer is WAS (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 19, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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