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The Clue
Once, formerly (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ERST
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Notes
The answer ERST is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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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";