This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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