Crossword clue
“Word before piece and after peace”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 15, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
TIMELetters4
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word before piece and after peace” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 15, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word before piece and after peace” clue?+
The answer is TIME (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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