This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ E
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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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