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NYT Daily • August 6, 2025

Hurl, in modern lingo

Answer:

YEET

Hint:

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "Exclamation often heard when tossing something with enthusiasm." This hint: - Avoids repeating "hurl" or "modern lingo." - Guides the solver toward the idea of an energetic throw and a popular slang term. - Doesn’t give away the answer directly but makes it more accessible."

Explanation:

The clue "Hurl, in modern lingo" leads to the answer "YEET" through a combination of definition and contemporary slang usage. "Hurl" is a synonym for "throw" or "toss," which directly defines the action associated with the word "yeet." "In modern lingo" signals that the answer is a slang term rather than a formal word.