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“Came before”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Came before”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 9-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A N T E D A T E D

The answer to “Came before” is ANTEDATED

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Feb 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Came before” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANTEDATED — a 9-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Came before”

What is the answer to “Came before” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANTEDATED — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Came before”?

The answer ANTEDATED contains 9 letters.

Was “Came before” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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