Crossword answer
SOONER
6 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen Newsday, October 2, 2026
Letter pattern
SOONER
Clues that lead to SOONER
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Preferably6NewsdayOct 2, 2026
Oklahoma athlete6LA TimesSep 23, 2026
___ rather than later6USA TodaySep 20, 2026
Longhorn's rival6New York TimesSep 12, 2026
Closer to now – rather (6)6The GuardianJun 29, 2026
At an earlier date6NewsdayNov 5, 2025
Rather6Evening StandardMay 20, 2024
Oklahoma native6Eugene ShefferMay 2, 2024
Thus a heavy blow comes earlier6Evening StandardNov 28, 2023
Earlier6Evening StandardSep 12, 2023
"___ or Later," Oscar-winning song by Madonna that was featured on the soundtrack for "Dick Tracy"6Daily ThemedAug 15, 2022
At an earlier period6Daily ThemedMar 27, 2022
About SOONER in crosswords
SOONER is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Preferably” in the Newsday crossword on October 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
INDENTSet right?
ENCASEPlace in a crate
LEADER__ of the pack
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
ROOMIESuite sharer
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SLEEPYDrowsy
ERRANTOff-target
Every appearance of SOONER (13)
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Oct 2, 2026
Preferably · Newsday · Down
Sep 23, 2026
Oklahoma athlete · LA Times · Across
Sep 20, 2026
___ rather than later · USA Today · 32 Across
Sep 12, 2026
Longhorn's rival · New York Times · 44 Down
Jun 29, 2026
Closer to now – rather (6) · The Guardian · 2 Down
Nov 5, 2025
At an earlier date · Newsday · Down
May 20, 2024
Rather · Evening Standard · 36 Across
May 2, 2024
Oklahoma native · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Nov 28, 2023
Thus a heavy blow comes earlier · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Sep 12, 2023
Earlier · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 15, 2022
"___ or Later," Oscar-winning song by Madonna that was featured on the soundtrack for "Dick Tracy" · Daily Themed · 21 Across
Apr 23, 2022
Oklahoma native · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Mar 27, 2022
At an earlier period · Daily Themed · 36 Down