Prior to now Crossword Clue

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Prior to now Crossword Answer

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EARLIER

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PRIOR (adjective)
1. earlier in time
PRIOR (noun)
1. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
NOW (adverb)
1. in these times
2. at the present moment
NOW (noun)
1. the momentary present

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

EARLIER
(7 letters)

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Down

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