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NYT Daily • July 30, 2025

Bunny with a Brooklyn accent

Answer:

BUGS

Hint:

["Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue:\n\n**\"This cartoon character is known for saying, 'Eh, what's up, doc?'\"**\n\nThis hint:\n- References a famous catchphrase associated with the character.\n- Avoids repeating the original clue’s wording.\n- Gently guides the solver toward the answer without giving it away outright."]

Explanation:

The clue **"Bunny with a Brooklyn accent"** leads to the answer **"BUGS"** through a playful reference to the iconic cartoon character **Bugs Bunny**. - **"Bunny"** directly hints at Bugs Bunny, the famous Looney Tunes rabbit. - **"Brooklyn accent"** is a well-known trait of Bugs Bunny, who often speaks with a exaggerated New York (specifically Brooklyn) accent in the cartoons. The wordplay here relies on the solver recognizing the cultural reference to Bugs Bunny, combining his species ("bunny") with his distinctive speech pattern ("Brooklyn accent"). The answer is simply his name, shortened to **"BUGS"** for the crossword format.

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