NYT Daily • August 5, 2025
Taco tortilla option?
Answer:
ACORNSHELL
Hint:
["Think of a tiny, natural container that a small animal might use for food, rather than a traditional flatbread."]
Explanation:
The clue "Taco tortilla option?" leads to the answer "ACORNSHELL" through a play on words. The clue suggests that the answer is a type of tortilla that might be used for a taco. However, the answer is not a straightforward type of tortilla but rather a humorous and unexpected option. The wordplay lies in the idea that an "acorn shell" could theoretically be used as a tiny, impractical tortilla for a very small taco, perhaps one fit for a squirrel. The humor comes from the absurdity of using an acorn shell in place of a traditional tortilla, making it a whimsical and clever answer to the clue.