Crossword clue
“Old-school term for "cool"”
This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
HEPLetters3
Starts withH
Ends withP
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Old-school term for "cool"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with P.
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What is the answer to the “Old-school term for "cool"” clue?+
The answer is HEP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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