"Long time ___!"

EON3 lettersrecorded 17 times for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 25 July 2011, set by Nina Rulon-Miller.

Also in 16 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1994–2011.

NOSEE5 lettersrecorded 5 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 1 April 2007, set by Paula Gamache — FOOLS RUSH IN.

Also in 4 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1995–2002.

AGE3 lettersrecorded 4 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 22 February 2004, set by Nancy Nicholson Joline — RIDDLE-DEE-DEE.

Also in 3 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1998–2003.

AGES4 lettersrecorded 4 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 8 December 1996, set by A. J. Santora — Inner Peace.

Also in 3 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1994–1996.

YEARS5 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 9 May 2002, set by Cathy Allis Millhauser.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1994–1995.

DOGSAGE7 lettersrecorded 3 times for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 20 December 2010, set by Donna Hoke.

Also in 2 further puzzles in The New York Times, 2000–2004.

EPOCH5 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 11 January 2003, set by Rich Norris.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 1995.

ERA3 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 30 January 2005, set by Derrick Niederman — SMOOTH MOVE.

AEON4 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 23 May 2002, set by John Underwood.

AEONS5 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 13 September 1997, set by Dave Tuller.

FOREVERANDADAY14 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 16 June 1996, set by Nancy Nicholson Joline — Father's Day Special.