Very long period of time

Latest answer — August 07, 2026

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Clue explained

An EON is an extremely long, indefinite period of time. The singular noun fits the clue’s phrase “period of time.”

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A geological timeline illustrating vast spans of deep time

Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 07, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Pursue
  2. 6Atop; aware of
  3. 7Instrument with pipes
  4. 8Employer
  5. 9Cloth used for towels; male given name

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  1. 2Animal that can be ridden
  2. 3Ire
  3. 4Drummer Ringo of The Beatles
  4. 5Very long period of time
  5. 7Not in

The answer to “Very long period of time” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is EON — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 7, 2026 at 5-Down. 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.

“Very long period of time” 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 “Very long period of time” appeared?

The Telegraph Mini 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) → EON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Very long period of time”?

The answer is EON, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Very long period of time”?

3 letters: EON.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 7, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Very long period of time” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph 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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