Before NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Before” crossword clue is TIL (3 letters); other puzzles used AGO and PRE. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 2, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS
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TIL: the sesame plant.
Best answers for “Before”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIL | 3 | Before |
| 2 | AGO | 3 | Before |
| 3 | PRE | 3 | Before |
| 4 | EVE | 3 | The night before similar clue |
| 5 | ERE | 3 | Before, poetically similar clue |
| 6 | APR | 3 | Mo. before May similar clue |
| 7 | HTTP | 4 | Letters before :// similar clue |
| 8 | EARLY | 5 | Before expected similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Before Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Before crossword clue?
TIL is the 3-letter answer to the “Before” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Before crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 2, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Before crossword clue?
Other puzzles used AGO and PRE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with EVE (“The night before”), ERE (“Before, poetically”), APR (“Mo. before May”).