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Formerly, in old times Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Formerly," in old times . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ERST.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ERST "Formerly," in old times | (4) | ||
| 9% | ONCE Formerly | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 9% | ETHER Old-time anesthetic | (5) | New York Times | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 9% | PERSIA Iran, formerly | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 9% | BURMA Myanmar, formerly | (5) | TV | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 9% | NEE Formerly surnamed | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 9% | MOUNTMCKINLEY Denali, formerly | (13) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 9% | TALE "____ as old as time" | (4) | USA Today Quick | Sep 17, 2025 |
| 8% | CEYLONESE Sri Lankan, formerly | (9) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 8% | EXFBI Formerly with law enforcement, informally | (5) | New York Times | Nov 16, 2025 |
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"Formerly, in old times" is a clue that hints at a word used in the past. "Erst" is an old-fashioned term meaning "formerly," making it a perfect fit for this clue. It's a word you might encounter in literature or historical texts.