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“Common ___” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 12, 202640 Across3 letters
Answer
E
R
A
•••ERA
3 letters · 40 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Common ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 12, 2026, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Sep 12, 2026 grid
8DWhat a joke may get eventually15 ltrs›35DSimoleon4 ltrs›38DJournalist Larson who wrote "The Splendid and the Vile"4 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••ERA3 ltrs
••••••PUBLIC6 ltrs
•••••••GENERAL7 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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