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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, 07 October 2021.

Word often before a year

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, 07 October 2021. The answer CIRCA is a 5-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Word often before a year"?: CIRCA
How many letters is the answer to "Word often before a year"?: The answer has 5 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Thursday, 07 October 2021.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 10 other times.

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Dating qualifier
NYT Crossword · Friday, 13 February 2026 · 27 Across
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CIRCA
Approximately, for a date
NYT Mini · Wednesday, 12 May 2021 · 3 Down
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CIRCA
Around, as in dates
NYT Crossword · Monday, 26 May 2025 · 41 Across
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CIRCA
About
NYT Crossword · Saturday, 26 November 2022 · 40 Down
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CIRCA
About, date-wise
NYT Mini · Tuesday, 25 April 2017 · 7 Across
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CIRCA
Roughly
NYT Crossword · Sunday, 09 October 2022 · 4 Down
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CIRCA