This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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ONCE as a word: (frequency) One and only one time; (temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
ONCE has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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