This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 (22 Down). 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: 3 squares
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ERE as a word: (obsolete) At an earlier time; A language spoken on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
ERE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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