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“Old as dirt”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Old as dirt”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter P
Last letter L
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 10-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P R I M O R D I A L

The answer to “Old as dirt” is PRIMORDIAL

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Sep 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Old as dirt” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 27, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PRIMORDIAL — a 10-letter word that begins with P and ends with L.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Old as dirt”

What is the answer to “Old as dirt” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PRIMORDIAL — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Old as dirt”?

The answer PRIMORDIAL contains 10 letters.

Was “Old as dirt” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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