This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ S
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About the answer
WAYS as a word: (informal, US, sometimes figurative, usually preceded by a) A distance.
WAYS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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