Crossword clue

“Old saying”

This clue appeared as 20-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ADAGE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Old saying” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 20-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for July 21, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Old saying” clue?+

The answer is ADAGE (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Midi, most recently on July 21, 2026.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 21, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.