The Clue
___-to-be (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SOON
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Notes
The answer SOON is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Anon
In a bit
Erelong
Expeditiously
In a jiffy
"In a minute"
In a minute
In a mo
Presently
Promptly
Shortly
Willingly
Any minute
Before long
The "cetera" of "et cetera"
In a day, say
"I'd just as ___"
In the near future
In no time
Procrastinator's response
Any minute now
At any time now
Comforting reply to "When?"
Frequent answer to "When?"
Just minutes from now
"Not much longer"
Response to an impatient person
Sometime today, say
Before you know it
"Strike Up the Band" song: 1930
Definition
SOON as an adverb:
1. (soon, shortly, presently, before long) = in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long"