“Used to be”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Used to be”, last seen on May 27, 2026.

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W?S

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

WAS

The answer to “Used to be” is WAS

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PublishedMay 27, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Used to be” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WAS — a 3-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Used to be”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Used to be” is WAS — a 3-letter across entry from the May 27, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WAS has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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