This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (43 Across). 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: 3 squares
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U _ _
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USE as a word: To utilize or employ; (transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
USE has been an answer 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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