What is the answer to "___, present and future"?

The most common answer is PAST. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2022, and first appeared in 2015.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

___, present and future Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on ___, present and future? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the October 5, 2025 USA Today crossword. Get the solution here.

___, present and future Crossword Answer

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___, present and future Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "___, present and future" crossword clue?

The answer to the "___, present and future" crossword clue is PAST. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "___, present and future" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on October 5, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of PAST?

The word PAST means: earlier than the present time; no longer current. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "___, present and future".