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3 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 16, 2026 · 42-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 16, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 16, 2026 · 42-Across · 3 letters
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; "his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?"
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