What is the answer to ""The Old ___ and the Sea""?

The most common answer is MAN. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2022.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

“The Old ___ and the Sea” Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on "The Old ___ and the Sea"? The answer is 3 letters and was featured in the August 14, 2025 Vulture crossword. Get the solution here.

"The Old ___ and the Sea" Crossword Answer

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15A: Cast image that has a life of its own in “Peter Pan”

18A: Not hungry

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"The Old ___ and the Sea" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to ""The Old ___ and the Sea"" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""The Old ___ and the Sea"" crossword clue is MAN. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Vulture puzzle.

Which crossword used ""The Old ___ and the Sea"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Vulture puzzle on August 14, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of MAN?

The word MAN means: take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue ""The Old ___ and the Sea"".