___-been (washed-up star)
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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Clue
___-been (washed-up star) (3)
Answer
The answer to ___-been (washed-up star) is Has (3 letters).
Why does Has fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where 'HAS' completes the phrase '___-been (washed-up star)' to form 'has-been.' A has-been is a person, especially a celebrity or public figure, who was once successful or famous but is no longer relevant or popular. The term carries a dismissive tone, suggesting someone whose peak achievements are firmly in the past. The hyphenated compound 'has-been' transforms the auxiliary verb 'has' into a noun describing someone whose glory days have passed.
What does ___-been (washed-up star) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
washed-up
adjective
•no longer successful or popular; past one's prime
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 18-down in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026, by Kareem Ayas, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Has mean?
verb
•To possess, own.
•To hold, as something at someone's disposal.
Origin of the word Has
•origin: Old English 'hæfde' (past tense of 'habban')
•period: Old English (before 1150)
The word 'has' developed from the Old English third-person singular present form 'hæfþ', which originally meant 'to hold' or 'to possess' before evolving into the modern auxiliary verb we use today.
How to use Has in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Has.
•“The former pop star is now considered a has-been after his last three albums flopped.”
•“She has a beautiful singing voice that captivates audiences.”
•“The restaurant has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for over thirty years.”
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The New York Times Midi for March 28, 2026 titled “This Blows!” was published by Kareem Ayas and has 32 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to ___-been (washed-up star)?
- The answer is Has (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to ___-been (washed-up star) have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Has.
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NYT Midi — Mar 28, 2026
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