What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "1,000,000,000 years, in astronomy" from June 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“1,000,000,000 years, in astronomy”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EON

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1,000,000,000 years, in astronomy” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1,000,000,000 years, in astronomy” clue?+

The answer is EON (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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