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“A long while ago”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “A long while ago”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O N C E

The answer to “A long while ago” is ONCE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “A long while ago” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ONCE — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “A long while ago”

What is the answer to “A long while ago” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ONCE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “A long while ago”?

The answer ONCE contains 4 letters.

Was “A long while ago” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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