Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
A pretence backfiring for old storyteller Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue A pretence backfiring for old storyteller last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AESOP.
Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini. You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword.
Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For A pretence backfiring for old storyteller:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | AESOP A pretence backfiring for old storyteller | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 9, 2021 |
| 3% | NOVELIST Storyteller | (8) | LA Times Daily | Sep 14, 2025 |
| 3% | BANG Backfire sound | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Aug 19, 2025 |
| 2% | YORE Days of old | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 2% | RUT "Same old, same old" routine | (3) | Universal | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | AGES Grows old | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | ELDERLY Old | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 2% | SATAN Old Scratch | (5) | New York Times | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 2% | THOU The old you? | (4) | New York Times | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 2% | GRIOT West African storyteller and bard; to rig (anag.) | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 2, 2025 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for A pretence backfiring for old storyteller. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is AESOP.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for A pretence backfiring for old storyteller.