Crossword clue
“Pre-Easter observance”
This clue appeared as 63-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LENTLetters4
Starts withL
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pre-Easter observance” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 31, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pre-Easter observance” clue?+
The answer is LENT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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