Going back, identify old man as one of our ancestors (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APEMAN Going back, identify old man as one of our ancestors (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 29, 2024
7% APE Copy our ancestor (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 17, 2026
6% RETREAD Go back over (7) LA Times Daily May 10, 2026
6% RESET Go back to the beginning (5) New York Times May 8, 2026
6% DAD Old man (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 7, 2026
6% ARE "Our Lips ___ Sealed" (hit by the Go-Go's) (3) New York Times Apr 27, 2026
6% LUTES Guitars' ancestors (5) Premier Sunday Apr 26, 2026
6% EAGLE Old quarter back (5) LA Times Daily Apr 17, 2026
6% CELT Irish ancestor (4) LA Times Daily Apr 14, 2026
6% REVERT Go back (to old habits) (6) (6) The Sun Mini Apr 12, 2026

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