The crossword solution for the term 'BEFORE, to Browning' is 'ERE', which is an archaic word meaning 'BEFORE'. This term was used by the English poet Robert Browning in his poem 'Andrea del Sarto'. The poem is about a painter who is struggling to make a name for himself and is trying to make up for lost time. The use of the word 'ERE' in the poem implies that the painter is running out of time and needs to act quickly.