This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (7 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: 3 squares
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WAS as a word: (now colloquial) Used in phrases with existential there when the semantic subject is (usually third-person) plural; A surname.
WAS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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