What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Before, to Shakespeare" from June 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Before, to Shakespeare”

This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ERE

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Before, to Shakespeare” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Before, to Shakespeare” clue?+

The answer is ERE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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