This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (39 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (49 Across). 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.
NYT Crossword, March 30, 2026, 39 Down
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.
NYT Crossword, December 23, 2025, 49 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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U _ _
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