“Older but ___” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WISER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Older but ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 15 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 22, 2025 grid6DOscars and Grammys, e.g.6 ltrs›7DWispy clouds5 ltrs›8DApprox.3 ltrs›9DHarper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"3 ltrs›10DMonet or Manet6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 22, 20251ADeep sleeps5 ltrs›6AHigh-speed Amtrak train5 ltrs›11AWord with punching or sleeping3 ltrs›14AOne of a battery's poles5 ltrs›16AUnder the weather3 ltrs›17ASaxophone, trumpet, piano and bass, perhaps11 ltrs›19ADay-___ paint3 ltrs›20A"Garfield" dog4 ltrs›
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