No longer relevant
Latest answer — August 16, 2026
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Clue explained
Something no longer relevant is moot: it is academic or no longer open to practical consideration. MOOT is an adjective here.
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This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “No longer relevant” in the New York Times crossword is MOOT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 13-Down, 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.
“No longer relevant” answer
MOOT (4 letters)
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What does MOOT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MOOT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty
- having little or no practical relevance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision
When else has “No longer relevant” appeared?
New York Times 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.
- August 16, 2026 (most recent) → MOOT
- December 18, 2025 → MOOT
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “No longer relevant”?
The answer is MOOT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “No longer relevant”?
4 letters: MOOT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 13-Down. Earlier appearances: December 18, 2025 → MOOT.
Can “No longer relevant” 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 16, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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