Older but ___ NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 22, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Older but ___" is WISER.

The phrase 'Older but ___' is commonly completed with 'wiser,' suggesting that with age comes increased knowledge and experience. This is a well-known idiom that implies gaining wisdom as one grows older.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 22, 2025.

Wiser means having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

More likely to make the correct choice, Partner of older, more insightful, Tempered by experience

The answer to “Older but ___” in the New York Times puzzle December 22 2025 is WISER. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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