Like an old joke Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 6, 1998 · 58-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 6, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 6, 1998 · 58-Down · 5 letters
STALE0 of 5 letters revealed
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lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age; "stale bread"; "the beer was stale"
adjective
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