This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ D
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USED as a word: That is or has or have been used; That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
USED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 29, 2026.
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