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NYT Daily • August 1, 2025

It may come with breakfast in bed

Answer:

TRAY

Hint:

["**Hint:** \"A flat surface used to carry food or drinks.\"\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward the answer by describing the function of the object without directly naming it or repeating the original clue. It’s easier than the original but still requires a small leap to arrive at \"TRAY.\""]

Explanation:

**Explanation:** The clue *"It may come with breakfast in bed"* leads to the answer **"TRAY"** through a straightforward association. When breakfast is served in bed, it is typically delivered on a tray to keep the meal organized and easy to carry. The word "tray" directly refers to the flat, portable surface used for this purpose, making it a clear and logical answer to the clue. There is no complex wordplay or pun involved—just a simple, practical connection between the scenario and the object commonly used in it.

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