What is the answer to "Abbr. in ancient dates"?

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

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2009.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Abbr. in ancient dates Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Abbr. in ancient dates? This clue showed up in the August 31, 2025 Universal puzzle. The answer has 3 letters.

Abbr. in ancient dates Crossword Answer

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Abbr. in ancient dates Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Abbr. in ancient dates" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Abbr. in ancient dates" crossword clue is BCE. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Abbr. in ancient dates" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on August 31, 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 BCE?

The word BCE means: of the period before the Common Era; preferred by some writers who are not Christians. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Abbr. in ancient dates".