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NYT Daily • August 4, 2025

"Harold and ___" (1971 black comedy)

Answer:

MAUDE

Hint:

["Think about an iconic film duo from the '70s known for their unusual relationship."]

Explanation:

This clue refers to the 1971 dark comedy film "Harold and Maude", a cult classic about an unlikely friendship between a death-obsessed young man and a free-spirited elderly woman. The blank in the clue hints at the title’s second name, which is "Maude"—no wordplay or tricks here, just a direct reference to the movie. If you know the film, the answer is straightforward; if not, the year and "black comedy" genre help narrow it down. The title’s quirky pairing makes it memorable once you’ve heard of it.

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