What is the answer to "Ahead of schedule" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Ahead of schedule" is EARLY (5 letters).

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Ahead of schedule NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 7, 2026 puzzle

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EARLY

5 letters · Across · last seen August 7, 2026

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