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NYT Daily • August 8, 2025

Warriors for a cause

Answer:

CRUSADERS

Hint:

"Hint: "Medieval fighters on a holy mission." This hint narrows the focus to a specific historical group known for their religiously motivated campaigns, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring the solver to connect the idea of warriors with a cause to the term "Crusaders.""

Explanation:

The clue "Warriors for a cause" leads to the answer "CRUSADERS" through both direct meaning and historical context. Direct Meaning: "Crusaders" were medieval Christian warriors who fought in the Crusades, religious military campaigns aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land.