What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Astronomically long time" from August 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Astronomically long time”

This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AEON

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Astronomically long time” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2025 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Astronomically long time” clue?+

The answer is AEON (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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