NYT Crossword · 29 Down
“"Why ___?"” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, August 21, 2024 as 29 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, August 21, 2024 · 29 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Aug 21, 2024 · 29 Down · 3 letters
- Mar 11, 2023 · 9 Down · 6 letters
- Mar 7, 2019 · 20 Across · 3 letters
- Apr 27, 2006 · 60 Down · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “"Why ___?"”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with N and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “"Why ___?"” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 29 Down. It has appeared 4 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “"Why ___?"” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is NOT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.