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“Long period” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 9, 202553 Down3 letters
Answer
E
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A
•••ERA
3 letters · 53 Down

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 “Long period”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 53 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 9, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 9, 2025 grid
50A"Be kind!"10 ltrs›55AWhat holding one's thumb up might indicate10 ltrs›57ACooking byproduct sometimes called "liquid gold"10 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 21, 2026NYT Crossword57 Down•••ERAMay 9, 2025NYT Crossword53 Down•••ERA

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