Crossword clue
“Sooner rather than later”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 15, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
INTHENEARFUTURELetters15
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels7
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sooner rather than later” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 15, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with I and ends with E, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sooner rather than later” clue?+
The answer is INTHENEARFUTURE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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