Back in the old days Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Back in the old days" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Back in the old days" is looking for a single word answer that relates to a past time. The answer for this clue is "THEN".

Why does "THEN" fit the clue? Let's break it down:

1. Back: This suggests going backward or returning to a previous point in time.
2. In the old days: This implies a reference to a past era.

When we combine these two parts of the clue, "THEN" becomes the perfect answer. "THEN" is often used to refer to a specific time in the past or a period that is no longer current.

Here's an example sentence to illustrate the connection between the clue and the answer:

"Back in the old days, people used to walk barefoot through the fields. They would take their time to appreciate the beauty of nature, and there were no distractions like smartphones or social media. Life was much simpler then."

As you can see, the word "THEN" fits well, highlighting a specific point in the past when things were different and emphasizing nostalgia.

So, for the clue "Back in the old days," the answer is "THEN."

Definition of "THEN"

at that time; at the time in question

Example :

I was living in Cairo then

Phoebe by then was exhausted

he accepted a peerage from the then Prime Minister, Edward Heath

 The Crossword clue "Back in the old days" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	24 January 2018	THEN