Crossword clue

“Earliest time”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SOONEST
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 12, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Earliest time” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Earliest time” clue?+

The answer is SOONEST (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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