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NYT Daily • August 7, 2025
Grammy, in the U.K.
Answer:
NAN
Hint:
"Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "Grammy, in the U.K.": "Affectionate term for a grandmother across the pond." This hint: - Keeps the focus on the familial term ("grandmother"). - Uses "across the pond" to subtly indicate the U.K. connection. - Avoids repeating the original clue or giving away the answer directly.
Explanation:
The clue "Grammy, in the U.K." leads to the answer "NAN" through a simple yet clever cultural reference. "Grammy" is an informal term for a grandmother in American English. In British English, a grandmother is often affectionately called "nan" (or "nanna").