We've tracked down 106 possible answers for the clue "Abbr. in ancient dates" from the Universal Crossword crossword on April 2, 2026. At the top of our list is BCE — 3 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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106 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BCE
Abbr. in ancient dates
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
99%
BCE
Abbr. in ancient dates
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
ETAL
Bibliography abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ETAL
Bibliography abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
ARR
Train board abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
ARR
Train board abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
ATTN
Memo abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ATTN
Memo abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
ARAM
Biblical name of ancient Syria
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
ARAM
Biblical name of ancient Syria
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
SPARTA
Enemy of ancient Athens
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
SPARTA
Enemy of ancient Athens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
GIGS
Some play dates?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
GIGS
Some play dates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
CIRCA
About, in dates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
CIRCA
About, in dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
TBA
Schedule abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
TBA
Schedule abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
JADE
Imperial gem of ancient China
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
JADE
Imperial gem of ancient China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
INC
Company abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
INC
Company abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
5%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
5%
GIRLTIME
Some brunch dates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
5%
GIRLTIME
Some brunch dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
5%
ESTD
Cornerstone abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
ESTD
Cornerstone abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
INCA
Highlander of ancient Peru
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
INCA
Highlander of ancient Peru
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
AVE
Common abbr. on street maps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AVE
Common abbr. on street maps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
MISC
Junk drawer abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
MISC
Junk drawer abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
LTR
Copier tray abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
LTR
Copier tray abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
ORACLE
Guide for ancient Greeks
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
ORACLE
Guide for ancient Greeks
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
MSRP
Car sticker abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
MSRP
Car sticker abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
TBD
Sked abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
TBD
Sked abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
TNT
Big bang abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
TNT
Big bang abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
ALOE
Wound-treating plant in ancient Greece and Egypt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
ALOE
Wound-treating plant in ancient Greece and Egypt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
OVID
Poet of ancient Rome
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
OVID
Poet of ancient Rome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
IBIS
Sacred bird in ancient Egypt
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
IBIS
Sacred bird in ancient Egypt
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
EAT
Enjoy a few dates, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
EAT
Enjoy a few dates, say
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
SHO
Cable TV abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
5%
SHO
Cable TV abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
OASES
Spots for hot dates?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
OASES
Spots for hot dates?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
NORSE
From ancient Scandinavia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
5%
NORSE
From ancient Scandinavia
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
5%
LBS
Birth announcement abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
LBS
Birth announcement abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
SAMITE
Silky fabric that dates to the Middle Ages
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
5%
SAMITE
Silky fabric that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
5%
THUR
Calendar abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
5%
THUR
Calendar abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
5%
ANKLETS
Lower-leg accessories commonly worn by ancient Egyptians
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
ANKLETS
Lower-leg accessories commonly worn by ancient Egyptians
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
5%
OPCIT
Footnote abbr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
5%
OPCIT
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
5%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
5%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
5%
EROS
Cupid, to ancient Greeks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
5%
EROS
Cupid, to ancient Greeks
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
5%
CATO
Reformer of ancient Rome
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
5%
CATO
Reformer of ancient Rome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
5%
PSI
Tire pressure abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
5%
PSI
Tire pressure abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
5%
CIT
Op. __: footnote abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
5%
CIT
Op. __: footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
5%
PERSIA
"Prince of ___" (video game set in ancient Iran)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
5%
PERSIA
"Prince of ___" (video game set in ancient Iran)
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
5%
PALMS
Sources of dates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
5%
PALMS
Sources of dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
5%
APPT
Calendar abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
APPT
Calendar abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
RTE
Highway sign abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
5%
RTE
Highway sign abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
5%
ENC
Business letter abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
5%
ENC
Business letter abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
5%
CASTS
Groups with play dates?
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
5%
CASTS
Groups with play dates?
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
5%
PEWTER
Tin alloy used in ancient Egypt
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
5%
PEWTER
Tin alloy used in ancient Egypt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
5%
STE
Office address abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
5%
STE
Office address abbr.
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
5%
TSP
Recipe abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
5%
TSP
Recipe abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
5%
AKA
Alias abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
5%
AKA
Alias abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
5%
DAMOCLES
Courtier of ancient Syracuse
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
5%
DAMOCLES
Courtier of ancient Syracuse
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
5%
IIRC
Text abbr. whose last letter stands for "correctly"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
5%
IIRC
Text abbr. whose last letter stands for "correctly"
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
5%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
5%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
5%
FEB
Calendar abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
5%
FEB
Calendar abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
5%
OBO
"Price flexible" abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
5%
OBO
"Price flexible" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
ESQ
Law firm abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
5%
ESQ
Law firm abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
5%
WALLED
Like some ancient cities
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
5%
WALLED
Like some ancient cities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
5%
OPER
Telephone dial abbr.
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
OPER
Telephone dial abbr.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
ARCHAEOLOGICALWIG
Fashion accessory found in an ancient tomb?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
ARCHAEOLOGICALWIG
Fashion accessory found in an ancient tomb?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
ASAP
"Get a move on!" abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
ASAP
"Get a move on!" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
MONOLITHIC
Like an ancient obelisk
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
5%
MONOLITHIC
Like an ancient obelisk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
5%
IBID
Footnote abbr.
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
5%
IBID
Footnote abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
5%
OTOH
Texting abbr. hidden in "zero to hero"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
5%
OTOH
Texting abbr. hidden in "zero to hero"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
5%
NYSE
Big Board abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
5%
NYSE
Big Board abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
5%
MUMMIFIED
Prepared for burial, as in ancient Egypt
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
5%
MUMMIFIED
Prepared for burial, as in ancient Egypt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
5%
CORP
Business abbr.
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
5%
CORP
Business abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
5%
PROMNIGHTS
When court dates are scheduled
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
5%
PROMNIGHTS
When court dates are scheduled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
5%
MIC
Audio jack abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
5%
MIC
Audio jack abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
5%
DST
"Spring forward" abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
5%
DST
"Spring forward" abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
5%
FWD
Subject line abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
5%
FWD
Subject line abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
5%
NETWT
Food package abbr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
5%
NETWT
Food package abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
5%
TBSP
Recipe abbr.
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
5%
TBSP
Recipe abbr.
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
5%
VOL
Book-spine abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 1, 2025
5%
VOL
Book-spine abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 1, 2025
5%
PAX
Peace, in ancient Rome
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
5%
PAX
Peace, in ancient Rome
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
5%
IRR
Sale rack abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
5%
IRR
Sale rack abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
5%
HAILCAESAR
*Salute in ancient Rome
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2024
5%
HAILCAESAR
*Salute in ancient Rome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
5%
TUNICS
Loose tops in ancient Greece
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
5%
TUNICS
Loose tops in ancient Greece
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
RSSFEED
Source of some updates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
RSSFEED
Source of some updates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
HATEFOLLOW
Subscribe to updates from, as an influencer you despise
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
HATEFOLLOW
Subscribe to updates from, as an influencer you despise
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
SLATE
List of candidates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
SLATE
List of candidates
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
POSTS
Facebook updates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
POSTS
Facebook updates
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
PERSONALAD
Method of looking for love that predates apps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
PERSONALAD
Method of looking for love that predates apps
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
ENEWS
Show with celebrity updates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
ENEWS
Show with celebrity updates
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
HOMESTATES
Easy wins for presidential candidates, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
HOMESTATES
Easy wins for presidential candidates, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
ETAS
Rideshare updates, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
ETAS
Rideshare updates, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
RSVP
Invitation abbreviation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
1%
RSVP
Invitation abbreviation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
ADUE
Italian musical phrase often abbreviated as "a2"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ADUE
Italian musical phrase often abbreviated as "a2"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
ORALS
Tests for doctoral candidates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
1%
ORALS
Tests for doctoral candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
1%
ANYTHING
"Updates to share?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
1%
ANYTHING
"Updates to share?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
REDOS
Decor updates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
REDOS
Decor updates
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
1%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
1%
NEE
Word in some alumna updates
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
NEE
Word in some alumna updates
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
WHATDIMISS
"Any updates from my time away?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
1%
WHATDIMISS
"Any updates from my time away?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
1%
DAUNTS
Intimidates
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
1%
DAUNTS
Intimidates
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
1%
CHI
Greek letter we get the abbreviation "Xmas" from
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
CHI
Greek letter we get the abbreviation "Xmas" from
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
SCREENED
Sifted through, as candidates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2025
1%
SCREENED
Sifted through, as candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
1%
IOWA
Only state with an all-vowel postal abbreviation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
1%
IOWA
Only state with an all-vowel postal abbreviation
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
1%
CANCELS
Invalidates
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
CANCELS
Invalidates
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
ETCS
List-ending abbrs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
1%
ETCS
List-ending abbrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Abbr. in ancient dates" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 106 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BCE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Abbr. in ancient dates"?
The best answer for "Abbr. in ancient dates" is BCE with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Abbr. in ancient dates" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on April 2, 2026.