Was of service to Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Was of service to” from the New York Times crossword of November 24, 2024? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, NOVEMBER 24, 2024
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STEADED is the answer to “Was of service to”. It means to be of advantage to.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To be of advantage to.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TDSADEE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with D.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Was of service to”?
STEADED, 7 letters: to be of advantage to.
When was “Was of service to” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of November 24, 2024.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with S.