Like chips that have been set out too long Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 21, 2002 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 21, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 21, 2002 · 18-Across · 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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