in today's nyt mini crossword for September 5th 2024 we take a trip down memory lane with the clue nostalgic song The Answer oldie the term oldie brings to mind those classic hits that never seem to fade songs that transport us back to simpler times fond memories or perhaps even the soundtrack to a significant moment in our lives whether it's a rock and roll anthem from the 60s a disco hit from the ' 70s or even an early 2000s pop Jam an Aldi is a song that carries a Timeless quality these are the tunes that make us smile reminisce and sometimes even sing along as if no time has passed crosswords often tap into cultural references that evoke a sense of nostalgia and this clue is no different filling in oldi is like hearing that familiar Melody on the radio instant recognition and a reminder of how music has the power to connect us to our past so when you solved this one you weren't just filling in a word you were probably thinking of a favorite song maybe even humming a few bars adding a bit of musical Nostalgia to your puzzle solving experience