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Was able to Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Was able to last seen in Newsday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COULD.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COULD Was able to | (5) | Newsday | Aug 3, 2025 |
| 31% | CAN Is able to | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 29% | CAN-CAN Able — able to dance | (7) | ||
| 28% | COMPETENT Able | (9) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 22, 2024 |
| 28% | IERE 'Able was __ . . .' | (4) | Newsday | Jul 2, 2023 |
| 28% | UPTOIT Able | (6) | Newsday | Sep 18, 2020 |
| 28% | PUTONHOLD -able | (9) | New York Times | Apr 9, 2020 |
| 28% | FIT Able | (3) | Newsday | Oct 4, 2018 |
| 28% | CLEVER Able | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Dec 10, 2015 |
| 28% | INAPOSITIONTO Able | (13) |
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In this clue, "Was able to" is a subtle way of hinting at the word "COULD." "Could" indicates past ability or possibility. In crossword clues, such indirect phrasing adds a layer of challenge and fun to the solving process.