This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (4 Down), the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (30 Down), the Mini Crossword on Saturday, March 28, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Mini Crossword, August 14, 2026, 4 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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About the answer
SYNE as a word: (Scotland, Northern England) Before now; ago; (Scotland, Northern England) Subsequently; then.
SYNE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 28, 2026.
NYT Crossword, April 30, 2026, 30 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
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Mini Crossword, March 28, 2026, 4 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ E
Show the answer
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