Crossword clue
“Historical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
WWILetters3
Starts withW
Ends withI
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Historical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with W and ends with I.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Historical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief” clue?+
The answer is WWI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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