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NYT Daily • August 6, 2025

Fjords and firths

Answer:

INLETS

Hint:

"Hint: "Narrow waterways where the sea meets the land." This hint guides the solver toward the general concept of coastal indentations without directly repeating "fjords and firths" or giving away "inlets." It’s easier than the original clue but still requires some thought."

Explanation:

Clue: "Fjords and firths" Answer: "INLETS" Explanation: The clue refers to two types of narrow coastal waterways—fjords (deep, glacially carved inlets) and firths (estuarine inlets, often found in Scotland). Both are examples of "inlets," which is the general term for a narrow body of water extending into the land from a larger body of water.