Earlier in time Crossword Clue

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Earlier in time Crossword Answer

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PRIOR

(5 letters)

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. gone by; or in the past

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

PRIOR
(5 letters)
ANTERIOR
(8 letters)

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More Universal Crossword (6/9/2026) Answers

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17. See 16-Across (... this answer's first four letters)

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22. Earned after taxes

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28. See 26-Across (... first three letters)

30. Pre-A.D.

32. Muslim ruler, once

34. Has kimbap or bibimbap

35. Response to a funny meme

36. Sch. in the smallest state

37. Rowing needs

39. ___ the way

40. Low bell sounds

42. 2011 song named after singer Redding

45. Prayer ending

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48. See 46-Across (... first two letters)

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51. Uttered

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69. Stitch

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10. "Was that my fault?"

11. Like a spy

12. Was deceitful

14. Piglike mammal

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25. "Unstoppable" singer

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27. Pool table rebound

29. Reason to pull an all-nighter

31. WNBA great Delle Donne

33. Theorize

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39. 'Could you repeat that?'

41. Understood

43. 'No __, ands, or buts!'

44. Oceans

47. Singer Johnny

49. Ceremony

52. Highway to Hell band

53. Pluribus star Seehorn

54. Tortilla base

56. Foil alternative

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59. Main idea

60. Site with custom Father's Day gifts

62. Clouds' place

63. "You reap what you ___"

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