“More than 2,000 years ago, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BCE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “More than 2,000 years ago, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 8, 2025, where it runs at 21 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.