Can't figure out Ahead of the deadline? The Universal crossword from October 1, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.
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Ahead of the deadline Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Ahead of the deadline" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Ahead of the deadline" crossword clue is EARLY. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Ahead of the deadline" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on October 1, 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 EARLY?
The word EARLY means: at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Ahead of the deadline".