NYT Daily • August 3, 2025
Enemy of the Jedi
Answer:
SITH
Hint:
["**Hint:** \"Dark side followers in a galaxy far, far away.\"\n\nThis hint keeps the *Star Wars* context but broadens it slightly, making it more accessible while still requiring the solver to connect the dots. It avoids repeating \"enemy\" or \"Jedi\" directly but points toward the same universe."]
Explanation:
**Explanation:** The clue *"Enemy of the Jedi"* leads to the answer **"SITH"** through a direct reference to the *Star Wars* universe. In the franchise, the Sith are the primary antagonists to the Jedi, embodying the dark side of the Force. The wordplay here is straightforward—no puns or complex wordplay are involved—relying instead on the solver's familiarity with *Star Wars* lore. - **"Enemy of the Jedi"** → The Sith are the archenemies of the Jedi Order, making this a clear and concise definition-based clue. - The answer is a proper noun (capitalized) as it refers to a specific group in the *Star Wars* mythology. This clue is an example of a *cultural reference* that assumes the solver has basic knowledge of the *Star Wars* saga.