What it takes years and years to grow Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 23, 2020 · 55-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 23, 2020 · 55-Down · 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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