Time unit aptly hidden in “paleontology” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Time unit aptly hidden in "paleontology"" is EON.
The word 'eon' is a unit of time, often used in geology and paleontology to describe long periods. The letters 'eon' appear in sequence within the word 'paleontology,' making it 'hidden' in the term, as the clue suggests.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2025.
An eon is an indefinite and very long period of time, often used in a geological context.
Almost eternity, Extremely long time, Ages upon ages, It's one for the history books, 1,000,000,000 years, in astronomy
The answer to “Time unit aptly hidden in “paleontology”” in the New York Times puzzle October 20 2025 is EON. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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