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NYT Daily • August 7, 2025

Prose postscript

Answer:

EPILOG

Hint:

"Hint: It's a concluding section in a book, often wrapping up the story—think of the word that sounds like "after word." (This hint guides the solver toward the idea of a literary conclusion without directly giving away "epilog." The phrase "after word" subtly hints at the meaning while keeping it accessible.)"

Explanation:

Clue: "Prose postscript" Answer: "EPILOG" Explanation: The word "prose" hints at a literary term, while "postscript" refers to a concluding section added to a piece of writing. An epilog (or epilogue) is a literary device that serves as a concluding section or postscript to a work of prose, often summarizing events or providing closure.

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