Historic periods crossword clue

Answer
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ERAS

ERAS — the 4-letter solution to “Historic periods”, entered at 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 18, 2022.

About this clue

“Historic periods” appeared as 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 18, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 28, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
45 Across
Times seen
4

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Historic periods”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, August 18, 2022, the answer to “Historic periods” is ERAS — 4 letters, entered at 45 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Historic periods” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ERAS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with E.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.