Old saying

Editorially verified for the Oct 13, 2026

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A simple illustration of stitching fabric, evoking the proverb “A stitch in time saves nine.”

Clue explained

An adage is a traditional, compact saying that expresses a general observation or piece of advice. “A stitch in time saves nine” is a familiar example: it recommends dealing with a small problem before it grows.

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NYT Midi Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, October 13, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1ID that's often memorized
  2. 4Ocean color
  3. 8Outer layer worn in winter
  4. 10Currency for Vatican City and San Marino
  5. 11"How ___!" (Stephanie Tanner's catchphrase on "Full House")
  6. 12Rock and ___
  7. 13Most populous continent + Board game with black and white pieces
  8. 15Golf standard + "Moi," in English + The "S" of S.F.
  9. 18Jazz singer Jones
  10. 20Opposite of con + University of Tennessee athlete, for short + What every integer is divisible by
  11. 24Massachusetts town known for its witch trials
  12. 25Apple computer
  13. 26Old saying
  14. 27"Go find out!"

Down

  1. 1Leftover bit
  2. 2John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"
  3. 3Low point
  4. 4Hairspray can output
  5. 5Status ___
  6. 6www.nytimes.com/crosswords, e.g.
  7. 7"You've got mail!" company
  8. 9The Mets, Nets or Jets
  9. 14Human ___ Project
  10. 16Enticing scent
  11. 17Grandmothers, affectionately
  12. 19"Darn it!"
  13. 20Ad featuring Smokey Bear, e.g., for short
  14. 21Awesome
  15. 22Greeting in Portugal
  16. 23Broc or cuke

The answer to “Old saying” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ADAGE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 13, 2026 at 26-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“Old saying” answer

ADAGE (5 letters)

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What does ADAGE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ADAGE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth

When else has “Old saying” 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Old saying”?

The answer is ADAGE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Old saying”?

5 letters: ADAGE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 13, 2026, at 26-Across. Earlier appearances: July 21, 2026 → ADAGE.

Can “Old saying” 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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