This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ E
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OLDE as a word: Archaic spelling of old. [Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.]; Alternative form of Old. [A surname.].
OLDE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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