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NYT Daily • August 2, 2025

Beyoncé or Selena, e.g.

Answer:

TEXAN

Hint:

["**Hint:** \"Home state for both a pop icon and a Tejano legend.\"\n\nThis hint guides the solver by emphasizing the shared geographic connection (Texas) without directly naming the state or repeating the original clue. It also reinforces the idea of a category (Texans) that includes both figures."]

Explanation:

The clue **"Beyoncé or Selena, e.g."** leads to the answer **"TEXAN"** through the following reasoning: 1. **Example Indicator ("e.g.")**: The clue suggests that Beyoncé and Selena are examples of a certain category. 2. **Cultural Reference**: - **Beyoncé** is famously from Houston, Texas. - **Selena Quintanilla** (often referred to simply as Selena) was a beloved Tejano music star from Texas. 3. **Connection**: Both women are notable figures from Texas, making **"TEXAN"** the fitting term that describes them. Thus, the answer is derived from recognizing that both Beyoncé and Selena are well-known Texans.

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