This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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ONCE as a word: (frequency) One and only one time; (temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
ONCE has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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