NYT Crossword · 40 Across
“Threadbare excuse” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, October 26, 1996 as 40 Across. The answer has 8 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, October 26, 1996 · 40 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Threadbare excuse”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with O and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Threadbare excuse” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 26, 1996, at 40 Across.
What is the answer to the “Threadbare excuse” crossword clue?
The answer is OLDSTORY (8 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.