Crossword clue
“Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master"”
This clue appeared as 79-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
LAOTSELetters6
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 2, 2025 as 79-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master"” clue?+
The answer is LAOTSE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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