What is the answer to ""Once ___ a time ...""?

The most common answer is UPON. 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.

"Once ___ a time …" Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on "Once ___ a time ..."? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the September 1, 2025 Apple News Crossword crossword. Get the solution here.

"Once ___ a time ..." Crossword Answer

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Other Apple News Crossword Clues (9/1/25)

1A: Unfilled spaces

5A: Farm animals with curly tails

9A: Second-string squad

14A: Agency with hard-hat requirements

15A: Mouth-related

16A: Boiling mad

18A: Not entertained

20A: Nursery rhyme involving a cat and a well

23A: The Cardinals, on NFL scoreboards

24A: Lashes protect it

"Once ___ a time ..." Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to ""Once ___ a time ..."" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""Once ___ a time ..."" crossword clue is UPON. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Apple News Crossword puzzle.

Which crossword used ""Once ___ a time ..."" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Apple News Crossword puzzle on September 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.