“A ___ as old as time” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TALE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “A ___ as old as time”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.