Adage promoting thrift
Latest answer — August 23, 2026
24 Across
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Clue explained
This is the proverb “A penny saved is a penny earned,” with each occurrence of “penny” compressed to P. The shortened form is part of the puzzle’s coin-related entry rule, echoed by 121-Across.
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- Phrase or idiom
NYT Crossword
This clue's Sunday, August 23, 2026 appearance
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- 70Silly
- 76"Wow!"
- 89Poli-___
- 112Deuce topper
- 114Cheeky
- 118Grayish, say
- 124Dress (up)
The answer to “Adage promoting thrift” in the New York Times crossword is APSAVEDISAPEARNED — a 17-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 24-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.
“Adage promoting thrift” answer
APSAVEDISAPEARNED (17 letters)
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When else has “Adage promoting thrift” appeared?
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August 23, 2026 (most recent) → APSAVEDISAPEARNED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Adage promoting thrift”?
The answer is APSAVEDISAPEARNED, a 17-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Adage promoting thrift”?
17 letters: APSAVEDISAPEARNED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 24-Across.
Can “Adage promoting thrift” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 23, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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