Geological period Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 17-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between June 1996 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 19, 2026 · 17-Across · 5 letters
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a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 22, 2023.ERA3 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 12, 1996.AEON4 lettersanswer page
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- The Oligocene, e.g., in geology
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- Memorable time
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- Historical stretch
New York Times · Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · 5 letters
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