“Past, colloquially” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEFORETIMES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Past, colloquially”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 28, 2026 grid11DDecorative items worn at Western galas8 ltrs›15DGay nightlife spot with a dress requirement10 ltrs›21DError correction tool9 ltrs›24DUncork, so to speak6 ltrs›26DBody bronzer10 ltrs›30D___ Story (punny nickname for the "Iliad")4 ltrs›31DLike the lion killed by Hercules6 ltrs›32DScientific classification for birds4 ltrs›33DTesla, for one4 ltrs›34DAffliction treated with a nit comb4 ltrs›35DActing like a sore loser, informally8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 28, 20261ASet unambitious goals6 ltrs›7AOne playing beerball, perhaps7 ltrs›14ATolkien ring bearer7 ltrs›16APrecious person7 ltrs›17APhrase you might say while pointing at a photograph7 ltrs›18AGoes against the rule?7 ltrs›19AMusical set in Alphabet City4 ltrs›20ATerm of endearment appropriated from 9-Down3 ltrs›
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