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NYT Daily • August 4, 2025

Small dish served in Spain

Answer:

TAPA

Hint:

["Think about a bite-sized appetizer often enjoyed in Barcelona."]

Explanation:

This clue points to "tapa," a well-known Spanish term for a small appetizer or snack often served with drinks in bars. The word comes from Spanish culture, where tapas range from simple olives or nuts to more elaborate dishes like patatas bravas or tortilla española. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition referencing a key part of Spanish dining tradition. If you’ve ever enjoyed a bite-sized dish in Spain, you’ve likely had a tapa.

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