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Before expected – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Before expected” is EARLY (5 letters). Most recently EARLY, in the NYT Mini on July 28, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| EARLY | 5 | E____ |
What EARLY means
- adjectiveat or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
- adjectivebeing or occurring at an early stage of development
- adverbduring an early stage
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | NYT Mini 2D | EARLY |
Other clues for EARLY
- Like an eager guest, maybe
- Ahead of schedule
- At 5 a.m., say
- Like an eager party guest
- Like the proverbial worm-catching bird
- Before the scheduled time
- Showing up at 6:00 for a 6:30 date, for example
- Unfashionable time to arrive at a party
- Like a baby born at 36 weeks
- How guests at a surprise party should arrive
- Jumping the gun
- Unfashionable time to show up to a party
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Before expected”?
EARLY (5 letters). Most recently EARLY, on July 28, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Before expected”?
5 letters, starting with E (E____).