What is the answer to "One of the five W's" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "One of the five W's" is WHY (3 letters).

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One of the five W's NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the November 11, 2025 puzzle

Stuck on “One of the five W's” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

WHY

3 letters · Down · last seen November 11, 2025