“Tired” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••STALE
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 “Tired”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 44 Down 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
Aug 10, 2025 grid39A… something conical in a chemistry lab15 ltrs›50ARun-down5 ltrs›55AMany a hangout in Boystown, Chicago6 ltrs›62AIn the style of3 ltrs›63AChildren's game phrase that should start the italicized clues … or a hint to eight squares in this puzzle19 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••STALE5 ltrs
•••••WEARY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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