Early adolescent years, so to speak Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TENDERAGE Early adolescent years, so to speak (9) New York Times May 30, 2021
7% ASITWERE So to speak (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 10, 2026
7% AGES A million years, so to speak (4) New York Times Dec 2, 2025
6% TEEN Adolescent (4) USA Today Feb 26, 2026
6% FORTE Cup of tea, so to speak (5) Wall Street Journal Feb 26, 2026
6% TEENAGER Adolescent (8) (8) Puzzler Feb 26, 2026
6% JUVENILE Adolescent (8) (8) Puzzler Feb 22, 2026
6% DRYJANUARY Early-year observance for the sober-curious (10) USA Today Feb 22, 2026
6% INHD Clear for all to see, so to speak (4) LA Times Daily Feb 21, 2026
6% REAL Very, so to speak (4) Newsday Feb 6, 2026

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