NYT Crossword · 17 Down
“Before, once” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, August 27, 2023 as 17 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Sunday, August 27, 2023 · 17 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Aug 27, 2023 · 17 Down · 3 letters
- Jun 4, 2023 · 66 Across · 3 letters
- Nov 28, 2021 · 38 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 14, 2008 · 70 Across · 4 letters
- Dec 30, 2003 · 21 Down · 3 letters
- Sep 30, 2002 · 39 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 3, 2000 · 37 Across · 3 letters
- Sep 7, 2000 · 12 Down · 3 letters
- Mar 17, 2000 · 50 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 19, 1999 · 90 Across · 3 letters
- Apr 8, 1999 · 24 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 26, 1998 · 12 Down · 3 letters
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Before, once”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with E and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 17 Down. It has appeared 12 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Before, once” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ERE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.