The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EPOCH
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More clues leading to the result EPOCH
- It takes ages to manage rearing horse
- Bob maybe up for catching start of chemistry period?
- Hard to manage standing up for a long time
- English policeman upset, getting hard time
- Manage to return, reaching hotel in time
- Time when Powell has gained power, replacing Nationalist
- In recession manage hospital for period
- Husband has to manage in retreat for a long time
- Recording studio’s last award for a long time
- Record Scottish impatience this time
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "time" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case time = epoch.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EPOCH mean?
EPOCH noun- A particular period of history, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
- A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
- A precise instant of time that is used as a point of reference.
- Uses in computing.
- A unit of geologic time subdividing a period into smaller parts.
- To divide (data) into segments by time period.