when i was one crossword clue

The crossword clue "When I was one?" was most recently seen in the LA Times Crossword on April 26, 2025. The 8-letter answer for this clue is "ROMANERA." The clue is a cryptic reference to the Roman numeral "I," which represented the number one in ancient Rome. The answer "ROMANERA" plays on the idea of the Roman era when "I" was used for one. This kind of wordplay is common in cryptic crosswords, where historical or linguistic hints are used to guide solvers to the solution.