Crossword clue

“Longtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!"”

This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SLINKYDOG
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 4, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Longtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Longtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!"” clue?+

The answer is SLINKYDOG (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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