What is the answer to ""The early bird gets the worm," e.g." in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue ""The early bird gets the worm," e.g." is ADAGE (5 letters).

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"The early bird gets the worm," e.g. NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 10, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ADAGE

5 letters · Down · last seen June 10, 2026

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