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3 letters · New York Times · Thursday, February 12, 2026 · 61-Across

Appeared in 50 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and February 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 12, 2026 · 61-Across · 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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