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“Years ago” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 30, 202540 Across4 letters
Answer
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••••ONCE
4 letters · 40 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONCE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Years ago”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 30, 2025, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Jul 30, 2025 grid
6DLike some cookies or ice cream treats15 ltrs›20DGod rejected by Daphne in myth6 ltrs›36DSchadenfreude source4 ltrs›37DRiff like Ella Fitzgerald4 ltrs›

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Jul 30, 2025
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