This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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O _ _
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OLD as a word: Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time; Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
OLD has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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