This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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