What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Time-tested maxim" from June 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Time-tested maxim”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

OLDSAW

Letters6

Starts withO

Ends withW

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 23, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Time-tested maxim” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Time-tested maxim” clue?+

The answer is OLDSAW (6 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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