Crossword clue
“In the past”
This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 7 times
AGOLetters3
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| AGO | 3 | 6 of 7 |
| OVER | 4 | 1 of 7 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “In the past” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 31, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with O.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 31, 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 “In the past” clue?+
The answer is AGO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 7 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 31, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 31, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.