What is the answer to "Earliest time" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Earliest time" is SOONEST (7 letters).

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Earliest time USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 12, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

SOONEST

7 letters · Across · last seen June 12, 2026

1D___ vu ("I've experienced this before" feeling)4 1ABeaver's creation3 2DClass reunion attendee, for short4 3DWord before "Cooper" or "skirt"4 4D"We ___ Family" (Sister Sledge song)3 4A___ mater4 5DBonfire fuel4 6DDeli condiment4 7DKnight's protective gear5 8ALike some secret messages5 8DProfessional occupation6 9DRaw metals4