Earlier in time Crossword Clue

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AGO

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(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. earlier in time
(noun)
1. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TIME (noun)
1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
TIME (verb)
1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
EARLIER (adverb)
1. comparatives of `soon’ or `early’
2. earlier in time; previously
EARLIER (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `early’) more early than; most early

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AGO
(3 letters)
ANTERIOR
(8 letters)

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