Crossword clue

“Years ago”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ONCE
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 30, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Years ago” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 30, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Years ago” clue?+

The answer is ONCE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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