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adverb • earlier in time; previously • at or in the front | ||||
| 32% | 3 | It sets earlier and earlier in the fall | ||
noun • the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system • the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system • the rays of the sun • first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians • a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc • any star around which a planetary system revolves verb • expose one's body to the sun • expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun | ||||
| 31% | 13 | Returned to an earlier state or form | ||
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Earlier Than Second Month Returned Mineral
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BEFORE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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BEFORE
Updated: September 1, 2025
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