Crossword clue

“Before”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
TIL
Letters3
Starts withT
Ends withL
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
TIL31 of 2
AGO31 of 2

Where this clue has appeared

About this clue

The clue “Before” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with L.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 2, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

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

The answer is TIL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 2, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 2, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.