| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EONS | Very long times |
| AEONS | Very long times |
| TRICES | Very short times |
| SECS | Very short times. |
| YEARONE | Time's very beginning |
| RIPVANWINKLE | Anyone very much behind the times. |
| GRANDSLAM | Thing hit 23 times by Alex Rodriguez (very strong connection; i.e., a not-at-all contrived phrase) |
