No longer crisp, in a way Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 2, 2016 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 2, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 2, 2016 · 54-Across · 5 letters
STALE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age; "stale bread"; "the beer was stale"
adjective
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