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“Sometime earlier”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sometime earlier”, last seen on July 6, 2026.

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O??E

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer
ONCE

The answer to “Sometime earlier” is ONCE

Letters4
DirectionAcross
PublishedJul 6, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Sometime earlier” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ONCE — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

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 “Sometime earlier”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Sometime earlier” is ONCE — a 4-letter across entry from the July 6, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ONCE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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