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NYT Daily • August 4, 2025

Wool-producing ranch

Answer:

ALPACAFARM

Hint:

["Think of the animals known for their luxurious fleece. Where would they live?"]

Explanation:

The clue "Wool-producing ranch" leads to the answer "ALPACAFARM" through a straightforward definition. Here's the breakdown: 1. "Wool-producing": This part of the clue indicates that the answer is related to an animal or a place that produces wool. 2. "Ranch": This suggests that the answer is a type of farm or a large area of land used for grazing animals. Combining these two parts, we are looking for a type of farm that raises animals specifically for their wool. Alpacas are well-known for their soft and luxurious wool, and a farm that specializes in raising alpacas is called an "ALPACAFARM." Therefore, the clue directly defines the answer. There are no puns or complex wordplay involved in this clue; it's a simple and direct definition.

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