“Once — a time ...” crossword clue

Answer
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UPON

UPON — the 4-letter solution to ““Once — a time ...””, entered at 14 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 21, 2025.

About this clue

““Once — a time ...”” appeared as 14 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 21, 2025, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on November 4, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
14 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““Once — a time ...””?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the answer to ““Once — a time ...”” is UPON — 4 letters, entered at 14 Down.

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 ““Once — a time ...”” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been UPON, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with U.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

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