The Reference Desk/DWM 457 crossword

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could someone please tell me the answer to this clue from dwm issue 457 PLEASE.

19 across - the name of za in early drafts of 100,000BC?

answer - *u*

how anyone is supposed to know or find the answer to this clue i have no idea.