Just NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Just” crossword clue is MERE (4 letters); other puzzles used FAIR and NOTHINGBUT. We have seen this clue 8 times in New York Times and Universal and USA Today crosswords, most recently on April 29, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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MERE: being nothing more than.
Best answers for “Just”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERE | 4 | Just |
| 2 | FAIR | 4 | Just |
| 3 | NOTHINGBUT | 10 | Just |
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | October 3, 2026 | NOTHINGBUT | 12 Down |
| New York Times | April 29, 2026 | MERE | 50 Across |
| Universal | April 15, 2026 | MERE | 36 Across |
| USA Today | January 31, 2026 | FAIR | 38 Down |
| New York Times | August 15, 2025 | MERE | 27 Down |
| USA Today | June 25, 2025 | FAIR | 43 Across |
| Universal | May 11, 2025 | MERELY | 21 Down |
| New York Times | December 6, 2024 | MERE | 6 Across |
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Questions about the Just Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Just crossword clue?
MERE is the 4-letter answer to the “Just” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Just crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of April 29, 2026. We have seen it 8 times.
What are other possible answers to the Just crossword clue?
Other puzzles used FAIR and NOTHINGBUT for this clue.