“Old, as a joke” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STALE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Old, as a joke”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 8, 2026, where it runs at 36 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.