“Once ___ a time …” NYT Crossword Clue

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""Once ___ a time …"" is UPON.

The phrase 'Once upon a time' is a classic opening line for fairy tales and stories, setting the scene for a narrative. The blank in the clue is filled by the word 'upon,' completing the well-known phrase.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 23, 2025.

Upon means on or immediately after.

Atop, Well-informed about, Informed about, Stratford-___-Avon, Agreed-___

The answer to “”Once ___ a time …”” in the New York Times puzzle December 23 2025 is UPON. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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