Stretch of time Crossword Clue

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Stretch of time Crossword Answer

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ERA

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(verb)
1. to cover or extend over an area or time period
(noun)
1. two items of the same kind
2. a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TIME (noun)
1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
TIME (verb)
1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
STRETCH (noun)
1. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
2. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
STRETCH (verb)
1. occupy a large, elongated area
2. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
STRETCH (adjective)
1. easily stretched
2. having an elongated seating area

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ERA
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