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NYT Daily • August 4, 2025

H2O, in Mexico

Answer:

AGUA

Hint:

["Think about how you might order water in a Spanish-speaking country."]

Explanation:

The clue "H2O, in Mexico" leads to the answer "AGUA" through a combination of science and language. Here's how: 1. "H2O" is the chemical formula for water, representing its composition of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. 2. The phrase "in Mexico" indicates that we should look for a word in the Spanish language, which is widely spoken in Mexico. 3. The Spanish word for water is "agua." Therefore, "H2O, in Mexico" translates to "water, in Spanish," which is "AGUA."

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