45 Across

NYT Daily • July 30, 2025

In on

Answer:

PRIVYTO

Hint:

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"In on\"** with the answer **\"PRIVYTO\"**:\n\n*\"Aware of a secret, perhaps—this phrase starts with a word meaning 'private.'\"*\n\nThis hint guides the solver by:\n1. Reinforcing the idea of knowledge or secrecy (from \"aware of a secret\").\n2. Suggesting the first word of the answer (\"privy\") without giving it away directly.\n3. Avoiding repetition of the original clue while making the answer more accessible.\n\nIt nudges the solver toward the answer without outright revealing it."]

Explanation:

The clue **"In on"** leads to the answer **"PRIVYTO"** through a combination of definition and wordplay. - **"In on"** suggests being aware of or having knowledge about something, which aligns with the definition of **"privy to"** (meaning informed or having access to confidential information). - The wordplay involves interpreting **"in on"** as a direct synonym for **"privy to,"** making the answer a straightforward yet clever representation of the phrase. Thus, the clue cleverly uses a common phrase to hint at its less common but precise synonym.

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