The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SOONER
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What does SOONER mean?
SOONER adjective- Short in length of time from the present.
- Early
- Immediately, instantly.
- Within a short time; quickly.
- Early.
- Readily; willingly; used with would, or some other word expressing will.