Fairy tale opening word Crossword Clue

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Fairy tale opening word Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. on one occasion
2. at a previous time

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FAIRY (noun)
1. offensive term for a homosexual man
2. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
OPENING (noun)
1. an open or empty space in or between things
2. a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess
OPENING (adjective)
1. first or beginning

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CONE

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