"Oh, what's the ___?" Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 8, 2024 · 8-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between June 1999 and July 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 8, 2024 · 8-Down · 3 letters
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what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
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