Bygone Crossword Clue

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Bygone Crossword Answer

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OLDEN

(5 letters)

FORMER

(6 letters)

OLD

(3 letters)

DEFUNCT

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
2. the time that has elapsed
(adverb)
1. so as to pass a given point
(adjective)
1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
2. earlier than the present time; no longer current

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BYGONE (adjective)
1. well in the past; former
BYGONE (noun)
1. past events to be put aside

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

OLDEN
(5 letters)
FORMER
(6 letters)
OLD
(3 letters)
DEFUNCT
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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