What is the answer to "Used to be" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Used to be" is WAS (3 letters).

Used to be NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 10, 2026 puzzle

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WAS

3 letters · Down · last seen May 10, 2026

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