An ___ but a goodie
Editorially verified for the Sep 29, 2026
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Clue explained
An oldie is an old song, film, or other familiar favorite, as in the phrase “an oldie but a goodie.” The clue supplies the first part of that expression.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “An ___ but a goodie” in the New York Times Midi crossword is OLDIE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 29, 2026 at 6-Down. 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.
“An ___ but a goodie” answer
OLDIE (5 letters)
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What does OLDIE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of OLDIE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an old song, film, or television programme that is still well known or popular
When else has “An ___ but a goodie” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 29, 2026 (most recent) → OLDIE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “An ___ but a goodie”?
The answer is OLDIE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “An ___ but a goodie”?
5 letters: OLDIE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 29, 2026, at 6-Down.
Can “An ___ but a goodie” 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.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Midi answers page.
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