Ahead of schedule

Latest answer — August 07, 2026

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The opposite of running late, when something happens before the expected time. ⏰

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 07, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Ahead of schedule in the New York Times Midi crossword is EARLY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 7, 2026 at 14-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Ahead of schedule” answer

EARLY (5 letters)

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Why the answer is EARLY

The opposite of running late, when something happens before the expected time. ⏰

What does EARLY mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of EARLY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • happening or done before the usual or expected time
  • belonging or happening near the beginning of a particular period

When else has “Ahead of schedule” appeared?

New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 7, 2026 (most recent) EARLY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ahead of schedule”?

The answer is EARLY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ahead of schedule”?

5 letters: EARLY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 7, 2026, at 14-Across.

Can “Ahead of schedule” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.

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