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NYT Daily • August 7, 2025

Mixtures in copier cartridges

Answer:

TOPEARNERS

Hint:

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "High achievers might be found in these office supplies." This hint: - Avoids repeating the original clue ("mixtures in copier cartridges"). - Gently guides the solver toward the idea of "top earners" (the answer) by associating it with high performance or value.

Explanation:

Clue: "Mixtures in copier cartridges" Answer: "TOPEARNERS" Explanation: This is a cryptic-style clue where the answer is derived from a combination of wordplay and definition. 1. "Mixtures" suggests that the answer is an anagram (a rearrangement of letters). 2.

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