Crossword clue
“Former”
This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersSeen 2 times
ERSTWHILELetters9
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ERSTWHILE | 9 | 1 of 2 |
| ONETIME | 7 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Former” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 29, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Former” clue?+
The answer is ERSTWHILE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 29, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 29, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.