This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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About the answer
ADAGE as a word: An old saying which has obtained credit by long use; An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.
ADAGE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 2, 2026.
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