The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word ERE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Short palindrome in the middle of a famous longer one crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ERE | 100 % | 3 |
Why may ERE be the right solution?
The clue is referring to the palindrome "Ere I saw Elba," which is a shorter palindrome in the middle of the famous longer palindrome "Able was I ere I saw Elba." Therefore, "ERE" is the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Short palindrome in the middle of a famous longer one
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- interlude
- bit
- act
- turn
- novella
- bits
- round
- rounds
- majority
- long
- apple
- cross
Crossword Answer definitions
ERE adverb- At an earlier time.
- Before; sooner than.
- Before
- The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
- The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
- A police informant.
- The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.
- The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.
- That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle.
- An acroterium.
- A crossette.
- The fruiting body of a grain plant.
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