“Old-fashioned word that's a homophone of 49-Across” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Old-fashioned word that's a homophone of 49-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 18, 2026, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.