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It sells, in an old maxim – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “It sells, in an old maxim” is SEX (3 letters). Most recently SEX, in the NYT Mini on October 8, 2025.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| SEX | 3 | S__ |
What SEX means
- nounactivities associated with sexual intercourse
- nouneither of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
- nounall of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | NYT Mini 6D | SEX |
Other clues for SEX
- Reason for an R rating
- It sells, per an advertising adage
- "___ is the most fun you can have without laughing": Woody Allen
- Cause for a TV-MA rating
- Subject of the birds and the bees talk
- Gratuitous feature of many HBO shows
- Reason for a TV-MA rating
- Topic of the "birds and the bees" speech
- Gratuitous feature of many a "Game of Thrones" episode
- Cause for an R rating
- Topic for many a Cosmo quiz
- Driver's license field filled with an M, F or X
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FAQ
What is the answer to “It sells, in an old maxim”?
SEX (3 letters). Most recently SEX, on October 8, 2025 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “It sells, in an old maxim”?
3 letters, starting with S (S__).