Looking up the clue "Used to be" from LA Times Daily Crossword on March 8, 2026? Our crossword answer database returned 182 results. The best answer appears to be WAS, which is 3 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WAS
Used to be
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
99%
WAS
Used to be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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WERE
Used to be
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
99%
WERE
Used to be
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
99%
ONCEWAS
Used to be
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2020
99%
ONCEWAS
Used to be
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2020
50%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
50%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
50%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
50%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
50%
CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
50%
CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
50%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
50%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
50%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
50%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
50%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
50%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
50%
ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
50%
ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
50%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
50%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
50%
WASHI
Paper used in origami
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
50%
WASHI
Paper used in origami
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
50%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
50%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
50%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
50%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
50%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
50%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
50%
TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
50%
TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
50%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
50%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
50%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
50%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
50%
SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
50%
SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
50%
PEENS
Ends used for shaping
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
50%
PEENS
Ends used for shaping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
50%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
50%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
50%
MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
50%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
50%
RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
50%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
50%
SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
50%
SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
50%
SATIDLE
Didn't get used
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
50%
SATIDLE
Didn't get used
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
50%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
50%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
50%
KEYLIME
Citrus used as a pie flavoring
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
50%
KEYLIME
Citrus used as a pie flavoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
50%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
50%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
50%
FORBIDDING
How a paddle is used at an auction house
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
50%
FORBIDDING
How a paddle is used at an auction house
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
50%
ALDER
Wood used by luthiers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
50%
ALDER
Wood used by luthiers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
50%
BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
50%
BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
50%
MUSCAT
Grape used for sweet wine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
50%
MUSCAT
Grape used for sweet wine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
50%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
50%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
50%
PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
50%
PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
50%
PEEP
Marshmallow treat used in an annual diorama contest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
50%
PEEP
Marshmallow treat used in an annual diorama contest
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
50%
MUNG
Type of bean used in some spring rolls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
50%
MUNG
Type of bean used in some spring rolls
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
50%
BROWNSUGAR
Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
50%
BROWNSUGAR
Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
50%
RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
50%
RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
50%
TNT
Explosive used in some mining
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
50%
TNT
Explosive used in some mining
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
50%
THEE
What "you" used to be
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
50%
THEE
What "you" used to be
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
50%
THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
50%
THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
50%
AAVE
Dialect used by Black people in the U.S.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
50%
AAVE
Dialect used by Black people in the U.S.
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
50%
OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
50%
OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
50%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
50%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
50%
NOR
Conjunction used in logic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
50%
NOR
Conjunction used in logic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
50%
LASSO
Accessory used by Woody in "Toy Story"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
50%
LASSO
Accessory used by Woody in "Toy Story"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
50%
SALT
Preservative used for thousands of years
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
50%
SALT
Preservative used for thousands of years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
50%
GRAHAM
Kind of cracker used for s'mores
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
50%
GRAHAM
Kind of cracker used for s'mores
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
50%
YEW
Wood used in cabinetry
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
50%
YEW
Wood used in cabinetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
50%
LOOT
*Something used by humans, crows and dolphins
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
50%
LOOT
*Something used by humans, crows and dolphins
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
50%
ENO
Musician Brian who used a Mac to compose "The Microsoft Sound"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
50%
ENO
Musician Brian who used a Mac to compose "The Microsoft Sound"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
50%
MOSS
Rootless plant used in some street art
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
50%
MOSS
Rootless plant used in some street art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
50%
SHRUBCOMPACTS
Cars used to transport boxwoods and hydrangeas?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
50%
SHRUBCOMPACTS
Cars used to transport boxwoods and hydrangeas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
50%
LIP
One of two used for a kiss
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
50%
LIP
One of two used for a kiss
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
50%
CHISEL
Tool used on marble
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
50%
CHISEL
Tool used on marble
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
50%
SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
50%
SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
50%
TARO
Root used in poi
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
50%
TARO
Root used in poi
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
50%
OAT
Grain used to make a vegan milk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
50%
OAT
Grain used to make a vegan milk
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
50%
ABS
They're used in a crunch!
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
50%
ABS
They're used in a crunch!
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
50%
YUAN
Dough used for bao?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
50%
YUAN
Dough used for bao?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
50%
KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
50%
KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
50%
CELSHADING
Technique often used to make 3D images appear in the style of a comic book
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
50%
CELSHADING
Technique often used to make 3D images appear in the style of a comic book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
50%
CARVAC
Tool used to go suck a lemon?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
50%
CARVAC
Tool used to go suck a lemon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
50%
STRAW
Material used by one of the three little pigs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
50%
STRAW
Material used by one of the three little pigs
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
50%
ROTEL
Canned brand often used in chili con queso
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
50%
ROTEL
Canned brand often used in chili con queso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
50%
CHUM
Fish used to fish for other fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
50%
CHUM
Fish used to fish for other fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
50%
ROMA
Tomato used in tomato paste
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
50%
ROMA
Tomato used in tomato paste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
50%
RICER
Kitchen tool used on the potatoes in lefse
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
50%
RICER
Kitchen tool used on the potatoes in lefse
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
50%
ARMS
Limbs used to hug
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
50%
ARMS
Limbs used to hug
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
50%
STYLI
They're used to tap tablets
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
50%
STYLI
They're used to tap tablets
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
50%
IPECAC
Syrup occasionally used as a poison remedy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
50%
IPECAC
Syrup occasionally used as a poison remedy
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
50%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
50%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
50%
JUICEPRESS
Kitchen gadget often used on oranges
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
50%
JUICEPRESS
Kitchen gadget often used on oranges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
50%
GLAMBOT
High-speed camera system used in awards shows
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
50%
GLAMBOT
High-speed camera system used in awards shows
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
50%
NEURAL
Like a network used in machine learning
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
50%
NEURAL
Like a network used in machine learning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
50%
EBAY
Site with "gently used" items
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
50%
EBAY
Site with "gently used" items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
50%
FAVA
Bean type used in falafel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
50%
FAVA
Bean type used in falafel
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
50%
HENNA
Dye used at Hindu weddings and hair salons
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
50%
HENNA
Dye used at Hindu weddings and hair salons
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
50%
MUDROOM
Home entryway used for removing shoes
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
50%
MUDROOM
Home entryway used for removing shoes
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
50%
ARGO
Fictitious film used as cover in the "Canadian Caper"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
50%
ARGO
Fictitious film used as cover in the "Canadian Caper"
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
50%
GHEE
Butter used in pantua
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
50%
GHEE
Butter used in pantua
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
50%
TILESAW
Tool used to cut flooring squares
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
50%
TILESAW
Tool used to cut flooring squares
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
50%
NEON
Gas used in lasers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
50%
NEON
Gas used in lasers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
50%
ASIS
How some used cars are sold
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
50%
ASIS
How some used cars are sold
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
50%
ANALOGS
Examples used as comparisons: Var.
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
50%
ANALOGS
Examples used as comparisons: Var.
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
50%
HENNAS
Reddish brown dyes used in body art
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
50%
HENNAS
Reddish brown dyes used in body art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
50%
ATTA
Palindromic flour used to make chapati
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
50%
ATTA
Palindromic flour used to make chapati
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
50%
YEWS
Trees used for longbows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
50%
YEWS
Trees used for longbows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
50%
SAAB
Swedish aerospace company that used to make cars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
50%
SAAB
Swedish aerospace company that used to make cars
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
50%
ANNEX
Wing that's not used for flight
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
50%
ANNEX
Wing that's not used for flight
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
50%
AUTOCORRECT
Texting feature that sometimes goes awry, and what was used on 17-, 28-, and 46-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
50%
AUTOCORRECT
Texting feature that sometimes goes awry, and what was used on 17-, 28-, and 46-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
50%
COCONUT
Oil used in some hair products
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
50%
COCONUT
Oil used in some hair products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
50%
BIOMASS
Organic matter used as fuel
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
50%
BIOMASS
Organic matter used as fuel
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
50%
PORKBELLY
*Fatty cut typically used for bacon
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
50%
PORKBELLY
*Fatty cut typically used for bacon
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
50%
TSHIRT
An old one might be used as a rag
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
50%
TSHIRT
An old one might be used as a rag
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
50%
SLOE
Plant whose wood is used to make shillelaghs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
50%
SLOE
Plant whose wood is used to make shillelaghs
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
50%
MESQUITE
Wood used for grilling
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
50%
MESQUITE
Wood used for grilling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
50%
BALLS
Objects used in contact juggling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
50%
BALLS
Objects used in contact juggling
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
50%
ANDOUILLE
Sausage used in Cajun cuisine
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
50%
ANDOUILLE
Sausage used in Cajun cuisine
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
50%
MOI
Pronoun used in mock outrage
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
50%
MOI
Pronoun used in mock outrage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
50%
COD
Fish used in fish-and-chips
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
50%
COD
Fish used in fish-and-chips
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
50%
LETTEROPENER
Tool used on an envelope, or the first word of 15-, 25- or 60-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
50%
LETTEROPENER
Tool used on an envelope, or the first word of 15-, 25- or 60-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
50%
TENS
Bills used to pay for Ham4Ham lottery tickets
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2025
50%
TENS
Bills used to pay for Ham4Ham lottery tickets
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
50%
LEFTHAND
What Obama used to sign legislation
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
50%
LEFTHAND
What Obama used to sign legislation
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
50%
ASHY
Like a used firepit
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
50%
ASHY
Like a used firepit
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
50%
YOYO
Toy used to "Walk the Dog"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
50%
YOYO
Toy used to "Walk the Dog"
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
50%
JEDITEMPLE
*"Star Wars" building used by the Order
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
50%
JEDITEMPLE
*"Star Wars" building used by the Order
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
50%
BASTER
Tool often used on Thanksgiving
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
50%
BASTER
Tool often used on Thanksgiving
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
50%
ASIANPEAR
Fruit used in bulgogi
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
50%
ASIANPEAR
Fruit used in bulgogi
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
50%
PEWTER
Tin alloy used in ancient Egypt
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
50%
PEWTER
Tin alloy used in ancient Egypt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
50%
GRATED
Like cheese used on pizza, typically
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2025
50%
GRATED
Like cheese used on pizza, typically
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
50%
POSTALSCALE
Tool used to weigh mail
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
50%
POSTALSCALE
Tool used to weigh mail
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
50%
SLEDS
Toys used on snow-covered hills
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
50%
SLEDS
Toys used on snow-covered hills
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
50%
MANDALAS
Geometric designs used as meditative aids
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
50%
MANDALAS
Geometric designs used as meditative aids
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
50%
CARDINALNUMBER
*Figure used for counting
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
50%
CARDINALNUMBER
*Figure used for counting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
50%
ACCLTIZE
Get used to a change in conditions?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
50%
ACCLTIZE
Get used to a change in conditions?
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
50%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
50%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
50%
TRACTORBEAM
Device used on the Enterprise (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
50%
TRACTORBEAM
Device used on the Enterprise (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
50%
THYME
Herb commonly used in coq au vin
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
50%
THYME
Herb commonly used in coq au vin
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
50%
INURE
Get used (to)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
50%
INURE
Get used (to)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
50%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
50%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
50%
FLASHDRIVE
Device used for USB dead drops
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
50%
FLASHDRIVE
Device used for USB dead drops
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
50%
RATTANS
Plants used for wickerwork
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
50%
RATTANS
Plants used for wickerwork
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
50%
NOFILTER
Hashtag used on unedited photos
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
50%
NOFILTER
Hashtag used on unedited photos
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
50%
SCOOB
Nickname used by Shaggy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
50%
SCOOB
Nickname used by Shaggy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
50%
BEARDOILS
Cosmetics used in some facial routines
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
50%
BEARDOILS
Cosmetics used in some facial routines
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FOG
Confused state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
FOG
Confused state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
DUETO
Caused by
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
DUETO
Caused by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
LIEIDLE
Go unused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
LIEIDLE
Go unused
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
WOKE
Roused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
WOKE
Roused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SITSIDLE
Goes unused
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SITSIDLE
Goes unused
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
SLAYED
Greatly amused, as an audience
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
SLAYED
Greatly amused, as an audience
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
IMUP
Grumble from the recently roused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
IMUP
Grumble from the recently roused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
PETER
Pan who refused to grow up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
PETER
Pan who refused to grow up
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
TEEHEE
Amused sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
TEEHEE
Amused sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
ORANGETEA
Citrus-infused brew
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
ORANGETEA
Citrus-infused brew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
BLURS
Makes unfocused
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
BLURS
Makes unfocused
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
HOSE
Item that might be confused with a garden snake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
HOSE
Item that might be confused with a garden snake
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
LAND
__ Back: movement focused on ancestral sovereignty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
LAND
__ Back: movement focused on ancestral sovereignty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
FAQPAGES
Web sections for the curious or confused
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
FAQPAGES
Web sections for the curious or confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
LIE
Act excused with crossed fingers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
LIE
Act excused with crossed fingers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
ELMOS
Ticklish toys that caused a frenzy at Christmas in 1996
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
ELMOS
Ticklish toys that caused a frenzy at Christmas in 1996
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
OHYOUKNOWWHATIMSAYING
*"C'mon, quit pretending to be confused!"
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
OHYOUKNOWWHATIMSAYING
*"C'mon, quit pretending to be confused!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
ANGST
Unfocused apprehension
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
ANGST
Unfocused apprehension
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
IBE
"May __ excused?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
IBE
"May __ excused?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
STUB
Well-used pencil
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
1%
STUB
Well-used pencil
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
1%
ADDLED
Confused
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
ADDLED
Confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
COMPLEXCOMPLEXCOMPLEX
Neurosis caused by a group of labyrinthine apartments?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
COMPLEXCOMPLEXCOMPLEX
Neurosis caused by a group of labyrinthine apartments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
MAYIGO
Request to be excused
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
MAYIGO
Request to be excused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
NUB
Well-used pencil
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
1%
NUB
Well-used pencil
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
1%
TRITE
Overused
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
1%
TRITE
Overused
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
IMA
"__ bit confused"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
IMA
"__ bit confused"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
TROPE
Overused plot device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TROPE
Overused plot device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
ALGERHISS
American government official accused of Soviet espionage in the McCarthy era
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
1%
ALGERHISS
American government official accused of Soviet espionage in the McCarthy era
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
1%
LACED
Infused with alcohol
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
1%
LACED
Infused with alcohol
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
WHEREAREWEGOING
Confused passenger's inquiry
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
WHEREAREWEGOING
Confused passenger's inquiry
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
MIT
STEM-focused sch. in Cambridge
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
MIT
STEM-focused sch. in Cambridge
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
IDLY
In an unfocused manner
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2025
1%
IDLY
In an unfocused manner
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
1%
RAPT
Intensely focused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
1%
RAPT
Intensely focused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
1%
HOTHONEY
Sweet, chili-infused condiment
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
1%
HOTHONEY
Sweet, chili-infused condiment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
WEBINAR
Symposium focused on spider silk?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
WEBINAR
Symposium focused on spider silk?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
SIT
Remain unused
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
1%
SIT
Remain unused
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
1%
AINT
Is not misused?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
1%
AINT
Is not misused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
1%
SHAKEN
Roused from sleep
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
SHAKEN
Roused from sleep
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 8, 2026
Irked by
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Lite
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Economical
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TD pass throwers, perhaps
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Diarist Nin
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__ acid
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Painter Matisse
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Fed. that hosts F1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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The land developer was __
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Barinholtz of "The Studio"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Used to be" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WAS (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Used to be"?
The best answer for "Used to be" is WAS with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include WERE (4 letters), ONCEWAS (7 letters).
Where has "Used to be" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 49 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 8, 2026.