This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
U _ _
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About the answer
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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