Like the good old days

I believe the answer is:

halcyon

(Other definitions for halcyon that I've seen before include "Serene" , "Poetic name for kingfisher" , "Kingfisher genus" , "Calm and happy - kingfisher" , "Prosperous" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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