LA Times Crossword Clue

In the past

The Answer

EARLIER

Letters 7

Published May 3, 2026

Day Sunday

The clue “In the past” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on May 3, 2026. The correct answer is EARLIER (7 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.

Advantage in some situations or an alternate title for this puzzle

Agnus __

All the Light We Cannot See novelist Anthony

Anise aperitif

As a result of

Baking ware thats only used periodically?

Bar mixers

Basketball stuff

Batteries in some remotes

Beauty aisle brand

Bee keeper

Big fuss

BlackBerrys e.g.: Abbr.

Borden mascot

Boring

Brazilian coins

Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet

Broadway awards

Bunch of clowns maybe

Business card no.

Can opener

Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle

Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?

Chart topper

Cheerful

Choice when the Tide runs out?

Church instrument

Civil rights icon Mandela

Clutch

Clutched