Former Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Former” from the New York Times crossword of August 29, 2026? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 29, 2026
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ERSTWHILE is the answer to “Former”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 9-letter answer that starts with E.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SLTEWEHRI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with E and ends with E.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on May 17, 2026.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Former”?
ERSTWHILE, 9 letters.
When was “Former” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 29, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with E.