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“Historical age”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Historical age”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? A

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E R A

The answer to “Historical age” is ERA

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Historical age” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ERA — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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.

Other clues with the answer ERA

ERA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Chapter of history” Jun 10, 2026 “Historical period” Jun 9, 2026 “Period of note” May 17, 2026 “Historical period” May 6, 2026 “Chapter of history” Apr 28, 2026 “Historical period” Apr 27, 2026 “Significant time” Apr 9, 2026 “Historical period” Apr 8, 2026 “Historical period” Mar 18, 2026 “Notable period” Mar 12, 2026 “Chapter of history” Mar 8, 2026 “Notable span” Feb 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Historical age”

What is the answer to “Historical age” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERA — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Historical age”?

The answer ERA contains 3 letters.

Was “Historical age” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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