What is the answer to "A ___ as old as time" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "A ___ as old as time" is TALE (4 letters).

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A ___ as old as time NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 31, 2026 puzzle

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TALE

4 letters · Down · last seen August 31, 2026