The old man? Crossword Clue

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Let us find the right answer for the crossword clue "The old man?" published by New York Times crossword puzzle.
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "The old man?" is a clever wordplay clue that requires some lateral thinking to decipher. The answer to this intriguing clue is "CROMAGNON." Here's why this seemingly unrelated answer matches the clue:

• CRO: The first part of the answer "CROMAGNON" is "CRO," which can be a short form of the word "old." In this context, "CRO" hints at the idea of something being ancient or related to the past.
• MAGNON: The second part of the answer, "MAGNON," refers to the Cro-Magnon, an ancient human population that lived during the Paleolithic era. Cro-Magnon humans are known for their early modern behavior and significant cultural developments.

By combining these two elements, "CRO" for old and "MAGNON" for the ancient human population, we arrive at the answer "CROMAGNON" for the clue "The old man?" This type of cryptic clue highlights the creativity and wordplay involved in solving crossword puzzles.

More Answers:

• CROMAGNON
• DAD
• POPS
• POPPA
• PAPA

 The Crossword clue "The old man?" published 16 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	31 August 2024	CROMAGNON
Crossword Champ Daily	11 June 2024	DAD
USA Today	1 May 2018	DAD
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	16 July 2017	DAD
The Washington Post	31 December 2016	POPS
Universal	28 June 2014	POPPA
L.A. Times Sunday	24 August 2008	DAD