Age-old object

Latest answer — July 04, 2026

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This clue's Saturday, July 04, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Literary captain who said "Thou all-destroying but unconquering whale"
  2. 5Voice below soprano
  3. 9Take two
  4. 10Intense fervor
  5. 11Inflatable thing under handlebars
  6. 13Sweetheart, casually
  7. 14Fig. that estimates credit risk, on a scale of 300 to 850
  8. 20___ the Terrible
  9. 21Publisher of the "Today, Explained" newsletter
  10. 22Walk destination?
  11. 25Casual top
  12. 26Age-old object
  13. 27Football field units: Abbr.
  14. 28Thumbs-up R.S.V.P.s

Down

  1. 1Dog's yip
  2. 2"How Stella Got ___ Groove Back" (1998 film)
  3. 3Ruckus
  4. 4Molded chocolate treats
  5. 5___ Empire, civilization located in what is now Mexico
  6. 6Necklace of flowers
  7. 7Cigarette substance
  8. 8Cheer at a soccer stadium
  9. 12Professor's aides, for short
  10. 14Number of stars on Old Glory
  11. 15Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field
  12. 16Gives a hoot
  13. 17Racetrack shapes
  14. 18Actress Perez
  15. 19C-suite members
  16. 23Make an effort
  17. 24Busy ___ (dog toy misplaced in "Best in Show")

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Literary captain who said "Thou all-destroying but unconquering whale" — Answer: AHAB
  2. 5. Voice below soprano — Answer: ALTO
  3. 9. Take two — Answer: REDO
  4. 10. Intense fervor — Answer: ZEAL
  5. 11. Inflatable thing under handlebars — Answer: FRONTTIRE
  6. 13. Sweetheart, casually — Answer: BAE
  7. 14. Fig. that estimates credit risk, on a scale of 300 to 850 — Answer: FICOSCORE
  8. 20. ___ the Terrible — Answer: IVAN
  9. 21. Publisher of the "Today, Explained" newsletter — Answer: VOX
  10. 22. Walk destination? — Answer: FIRSTBASE
  11. 25. Casual top — Answer: TEE. Hint: Think of the simple, laid-back shirt you might wear with jeans. 👕
  12. 26. Age-old object — Answer: RELIC
  13. 27. Football field units: Abbr. — Answer: YDS
  14. 28. Thumbs-up R.S.V.P.s — Answer: YESES

Down

  1. 1. Dog's yip — Answer: ARF
  2. 2. "How Stella Got ___ Groove Back" (1998 film) — Answer: HER
  3. 3. Ruckus — Answer: ADO
  4. 4. Molded chocolate treats — Answer: BONBONS
  5. 5. ___ Empire, civilization located in what is now Mexico — Answer: AZTEC
  6. 6. Necklace of flowers — Answer: LEI
  7. 7. Cigarette substance — Answer: TAR
  8. 8. Cheer at a soccer stadium — Answer: OLE
  9. 12. Professor's aides, for short — Answer: TAS
  10. 14. Number of stars on Old Glory — Answer: FIFTY
  11. 15. Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field — Answer: IVIED. Hint: Covered in a leafy green climber, like an old ballpark wall 🌿
  12. 16. Gives a hoot — Answer: CARES
  13. 17. Racetrack shapes — Answer: OVALS
  14. 18. Actress Perez — Answer: ROSIE
  15. 19. C-suite members — Answer: EXECS
  16. 23. Make an effort — Answer: TRY
  17. 24. Busy ___ (dog toy misplaced in "Best in Show") — Answer: BEE

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The answer to “Age-old object” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RELIC — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 4, 2026 at 26-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Age-old object” answer

RELIC (5 letters)

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Why the answer is RELIC

RELIC is the 5-letter solution that fits "Age-old object" in the NYT Midi crossword on July 4, 2026 (26-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Age-old object” appeared?

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July 4, 2026 (most recent) → RELIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Age-old object”?

The answer is RELIC, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Age-old object”?

5 letters: RELIC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 4, 2026, at 26-Across.

Can “Age-old object” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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