What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Thing of the past" from August 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Thing of the past”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RELIC

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Thing of the past” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 3, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Thing of the past” clue?+

The answer is RELIC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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