At some prior time crossword clue
59 Across · WSJ Crossword, May 28, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “At some prior time” is ONCE. It appears as 59 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of May 28, 2026, a Thursday puzzle titled “Capital Gains” by Jake Halperin, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 14, column 1 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with O and ends with E, and contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Thursday puzzles lean harder on misdirection, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ONCE:
- That single timeAug 20, 2026
- At some earlier timeJul 16, 2026
- Sometime earlierJul 6, 2026
- In the pastMay 23, 2026