Crossword clue

“In the past”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 7 times
OVER
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
AGO36 of 7
OVER41 of 7

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “In the past” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 4, 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 OVER (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 7 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 4, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for September 4, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.