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Prior to A.D. Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Prior to A.D last seen in USA Today puzzle. 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BCE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BCE Prior to A.D | (3) | USA Today | Apr 23, 2023 |
| 6% | RPG D&D, e.g. | (3) | New York Times | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 6% | OGRE D&D antagonist | (4) | Newsday | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 6% | ERE Prior to, poetically | (3) | Universal | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 6% | AGO Prior to today | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 5% | ETAT Coup d'___ | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | DES MOTD host prior to Gary | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | CSHARP D flat equivalent | (6) | New York Times | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | SMILEYS :), ;), :D and others | (7) | New York Times | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 5% | ETRE Raison d'____ | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 18, 2026 |
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BCE stands for "Before Common Era" and is used in place of BC (Before Christ) to denote years before the traditional birth year of Jesus. BCE is a secular alternative, often preferred in academic and historical contexts.