Had been

4 Down4 lettersThursday, 15 January 2026

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This clue appeared in the NYT Mini on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The answer WERE is a 4-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Had been"?
WERE
How many letters is the answer to "Had been"?
The answer has 4 letters.
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This clue last appeared in the NYT Mini crossword on .
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