By NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “By” crossword clue is NEAR (4 letters); other puzzles used VIA. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 16, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
1N2E3A4R
NEAR: situated within a short distance.
Best answers for “By”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEAR | 4 | By |
| 2 | VIA | 3 | By |
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Questions about the By Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the By crossword clue?
NEAR is the 4-letter answer to the “By” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the By crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 16, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the By crossword clue?
Other puzzles used VIA for this clue.