The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ERST , but the solution may also be ERST- which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in LA Times).
While prefix crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ERST | 75 % | 4 |
| ERST- | 25 % | 5 |
Why may ERST be the right solution?
The answer to "While" prefix is "ERST-" because "ERST-" is a prefix that means "formerly" or "in the past." It is commonly used to indicate a previous state or condition.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: While prefix
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- a-
- an-
- erst
- counter
- over
- root
- pan
- ram
- rammed
- ramming
- rsm
- step
Crossword Answer definitions
ERST adjective- First.
- First of all, before (some other specified thing).
- Sooner (than); before.
- Formerly, once, erstwhile.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result ERST
- Former, formerly
- Formerly formerly
- Formerly, formerly
- Once, once
- Once, upon a time
- Prefix for while
- At one time, at one time
- Early earlier
- While opener
- While opening