Old friend in impasse (9)
THE ANSWER
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STALEMATE is the 9-letter answer to “Old friend in impasse (9)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 27 November 2025.
Where this clue appeared
The Sun Cryptic Crossword27 NOV 2025Related clues
One other clue in the database also answers STALEMATE.
Deadlock (9)STALEMATE