“"People are wrong when they say ___ is not what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That is what's wrong with it": Noël Coward” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPERA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"People are wrong when they say ___ is not what it used to be. It is what it used to be. That is what's wrong with it": Noël Coward”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 6, 2025, where it runs at 50 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
Sep 6, 2025 grid40DBritish royal Rod of Equity and Mercy, e.g.7 ltrs›47DBe sassy, with "off"5 ltrs›51DAncient home to many pre-Socratic philosophers4 ltrs›52DVerb before lips and palms4 ltrs›53DThey may be fine4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 6, 20251AThey help you see the big picture12 ltrs›13ASwing states?13 ltrs›15AThings you can't do without14 ltrs›17AAnimal that's born with a full set of teeth5 ltrs›18AActress Dawson of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay"4 ltrs›19ASound from a chicken3 ltrs›21AStop working, say7 ltrs›24ABash4 ltrs›
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