The New York Times Crossword · 5-Across · 3 letters
She's possessive The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Use the three-letter possessive form linked to “she.”
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How the trick resolves
HER is the possessive form suggested by “She's.” The clue playfully describes a grammar relationship rather than a jealous personality.
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The capitalized pronoun and adjective “possessive” point to grammatical case.
The answer in plain English
Her is the possessive determiner associated with the pronoun she.
Where this clue appeared
5-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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