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In The Offing Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is AHEAD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: AHEAD

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "AHEAD" which means:

    adverb
  • • At or in the front
  • • Toward the future; forward in time
  • • In a forward direction
  • • Ahead of time; in anticipation
  • • To a more advanced or advantageous position
  • • To a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)
  • • Leading or ahead in a competition
  • adjective satellite
  • • Having the leading position or higher score in a contest

An example sentence would be:

  • • "We need to plan ahead for the upcoming project."
  • • "The finish line is just ahead."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times09 Jul 2023 Across 17
New York Times10 Sep 2016 Down 31
New York Times26 May 2003 Across 20
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