Conned Daily / 21D / 3 letters
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"I've been ___!" NYT Crossword Clue
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HAD
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
HAD is the 3-letter answer for the clue "I've been ___!". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 75A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: HAD in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- HAD has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 75A.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "I've been ___!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 75A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 75A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 28, 2026 Daily / 75A / 3 letters
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