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The Clue

Formerly, in old usage (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ERST

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Notes

The answer ERST is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.

Related Clues

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At first, at first
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Former, formerly
Formerly, formerly
Formerly, of old
Formerly, once
Lead-in to while
Once, once
Once, in the past
Previously, previously
At one time, at one time
While lead-in
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Formerly, old style
Formerly, old-style
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Definition

ERST as an adverb:

1. (once, formerly, at one time, erstwhile, erst) = at a previous time; "at one time he loved her"; "her erstwhile writing"; "she was a dancer once";