NYT The old man? Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 31, 2024
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Updated Aug 31, 2024
The old man? NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to The old man? NYT for the August 31, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 9 letters. Start with C and end with N, and the possible solutions are CAECILIAN, CACODEMON, CROMAGNON.
The answer is CROMAGNON.
The Crossword clue "The old man?" with the answer "CROMAGNON" refers to the Cro-Magnon, an early modern human that lived during the Upper Paleolithic period, approximately 40,000 to 10,000 years ago. The term "old man" in the clue is a playful reference to these ancient humans, who are considered among the first Homo sapiens in Europe.
The Cro-Magnon people were known for their advanced tools, art, and culture, and they are often depicted as one of the earliest examples of our species. The answer "CROMAGNON" fits this description, connecting the idea of an "old man" to these prehistoric ancestors.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 31, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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