This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ S
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USES as a word: (law) A form of equitable ownership peculiar to English law, by which one person enjoys the profits of lands, etc. whose legal title is vested in another in ...; Initialism of United States Employment Service.
USES has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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