NYT Crossword

Dated many years ago? NYT Crossword Clue

7D | 4 letters

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OLDE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

OLDE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Dated many years ago?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 7D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OLDE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • OLDE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 7D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Dated many years ago?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 7D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 7D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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