Returning as soon as possible -- about time for some food! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PASTA Returning as soon as possible -- about time for some food! (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 27, 2021
6% ONCE As soon as (4) LA Times Daily Feb 21, 2026
6% TOO "___ soon?" (3) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
6% BATHANDWELLS Some job at hand? We'll soon see (12) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 10, 2026
6% DUE Arriving soon (3) LA Times Daily Feb 1, 2026
6% NOSH Boy returned hot food (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
6% ITS "___ about time!" (3)
6% NOOSE Soon return to English rope (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jan 19, 2026
6% WELL "Get __ soon!" (4) Commuter Jan 16, 2026
6% ANON Soon (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 15, 2026

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