What's tall when it's young and short when it's old? (old riddle) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WICK What's tall when it's young and short when it's old? (old riddle) (4) New York Times Jun 7, 2018
82% SYS "S" in iOS, for short (3)
82% STD "S" in EST, for short (3)
77% ASS A s-s-silly person (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Aug 29, 2025
77% SCI The "S" in STEM, for short (3)
75% SIGMA Greek "S" (5) Universal Aug 7, 2025
75% SIL "S" in RSVP (3)
75% CHANT "U-S-A! U-S-A!" is one (5) Family Time Jul 6, 2025
75% SEAT When it s saved it s taken (4)
73% SATYR Woodland spirit. young and goatlike (S) (5)

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