“It's a long story” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SAGA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAGA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It's a long story”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 19, 2025, where it runs at 51 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 19, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 19, 2025 grid50ARx dosages3 ltrs›54ATheir talent may not be as important as their last names10 ltrs›59AOne who enjoys the high C's?9 ltrs›61ADisparities studied by economists8 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 9, 2026NYT Crossword35 Down••••EPICMar 20, 2026NYT Crossword51 Down••••SAGADec 19, 2025NYT Crossword51 Down••••SAGAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SAGA4 ltrs
••••EPIC4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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