NYT Crossword · 31 Down
“Phanerozoic, for instance” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, November 8, 1996 as 31 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.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, November 8, 1996 · 31 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Phanerozoic, for instance”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with E and ends with N, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Phanerozoic, for instance” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 8, 1996, at 31 Down.
What is the answer to the “Phanerozoic, for instance” crossword clue?
The answer is EON (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.