This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ _ _ S
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USELESS as a word: Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action); Without use or the possibility to be used.
USELESS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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