Geological time period spanning several ages

Latest answer — February 11, 2026

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  1. 1Flying ___ (kind of bat, despite its name)
  2. 4Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores
  3. 6Drug cops, informally
  4. 8Geological time period spanning several ages
  5. 9Like F, in the alphabet

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  1. 1Penalties for parking violations
  2. 2African mammal whose striped legs resemble a zebra's
  3. 3Make a copy of
  4. 5Bank customer's holding: Abbr.
  5. 7"Quiet, you!"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Flying ___ (kind of bat, despite its name) — Answer: FOX
  2. 4. Furniture retailer known for its sprawling stores — Answer: IKEA
  3. 6. Drug cops, informally — Answer: NARCS
  4. 8. Geological time period spanning several ages — Answer: EPOCH
  5. 9. Like F, in the alphabet — Answer: SIXTH

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  1. 1. Penalties for parking violations — Answer: FINES
  2. 2. African mammal whose striped legs resemble a zebra's — Answer: OKAPI
  3. 3. Make a copy of — Answer: XEROX
  4. 5. Bank customer's holding: Abbr. — Answer: ACCT
  5. 7. "Quiet, you!" — Answer: SHH. Hint: It's the sound you make when you want someone to be silent! 🤫

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The answer to “Geological time period spanning several ages” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EPOCH — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 11, 2026 at 8-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.

“Geological time period spanning several ages” answer

EPOCH (5 letters)

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Why the answer is EPOCH

EPOCH is the 5-letter solution that fits "Geological time period spanning several ages" in the NYT Mini crossword on February 11, 2026 (8-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Geological time period spanning several ages” appeared?

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February 11, 2026 (most recent) → EPOCH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Geological time period spanning several ages”?

The answer is EPOCH, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Geological time period spanning several ages”?

5 letters: EPOCH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 11, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Geological time period spanning several ages” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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.

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