“Up to 150 years, for a tortoise” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIFESPAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Up to 150 years, for a tortoise”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 9, 2026, where it runs at 47 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 9, 2026 grid21DNumber of letters?12 ltrs›30DSurpassed8 ltrs›38DEdging, e.g.9 ltrs›39DTitle for Macbeth5 ltrs›43DSelling off, as stocks9 ltrs›45DBig inits. in Dutch banking3 ltrs›47DBestowing extravagantly (on)9 ltrs›48DSource of fragrant cones4 ltrs›
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Aug 9, 20261AOne bit5 ltrs›6ABad jobs6 ltrs›12ATarget of an annual vaccine3 ltrs›15Ax or y4 ltrs›19ASwimmer's invitation21 ltrs›23AOne of two in Hawaii21 ltrs›24AFather of the river gods, in Greek myth7 ltrs›25AOverwhelm5 ltrs›
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