“Now or earlier”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Now or earlier”, last seen on September 24, 2026.

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A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

EVER

The answer to “Now or earlier” is EVER

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PublishedSep 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Now or earlier” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EVER — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Now or earlier”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Now or earlier” is EVER — a 4-letter across entry from the September 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

EVER has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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