What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mesozoic or Paleozoic" from February 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mesozoic or Paleozoic”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ERA

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 23, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mesozoic or Paleozoic” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mesozoic or Paleozoic” clue?+

The answer is ERA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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