What is the answer to "Preceding A.D.: Abbr."?

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.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Preceding A.D.: Abbr. Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Preceding A.D.: Abbr.? This clue showed up in the August 25, 2025 Daily Themed puzzle. The answer has 3 letters.

Preceding A.D.: Abbr. Crossword Answer

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Preceding A.D.: Abbr. Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Preceding A.D.: Abbr." crossword clue?

The answer to the "Preceding A.D.: Abbr." crossword clue is BCE. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Daily Themed puzzle.

Which crossword used "Preceding A.D.: Abbr." clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Daily Themed puzzle on August 25, 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 "Preceding A.D.: Abbr.".