This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ N
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OLDEN as a word: From or relating to a previous era; (archaic) Old; ancient.
OLDEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 24, 2026.
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