Years on end
Latest answer — August 16, 2026
26 Across
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Clue explained
An EON is an extremely long period of time, matching “years on end.” The singular noun fits the singular entry.
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This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 22Augment
- 27Reserved
- 40Nasty
- 79Oak nuts
- 105Equivalent
- 113Tach abbr.
- 115Sly chuckle
- 117In addition
- 127Enlightened
- 129Must
- 130Rambles on
Down
- 50Pallid
- 82Seize
- 83Alliance
- 108Depend on
- 121Petty peeve
The answer to “Years on end” in the Premier crossword is EON — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Premier crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 26-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.
“Years on end” answer
EON (3 letters)
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What does EON mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EON is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an indefinite and very long period of time
- (in Neoplatonism, Platonism, and Gnosticism) a power existing from eternity; an emanation or phase of the supreme deity
When else has “Years on end” appeared?
Premier 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 16, 2026 (most recent) → EON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Years on end”?
The answer is EON, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Premier crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Years on end”?
3 letters: EON.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Premier crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 26-Across.
Can “Years on end” have a different answer?
Yes — Premier 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 this day's Premier Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 16, 2026 is on the Premier Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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