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NYT Daily • August 8, 2025

Rare bills and dice rolls

Answer:

TWOS

Hint:

"Hint: Think of a number that appears on both uncommon currency and a standard die. This hint guides the solver toward the number "two" by referencing its presence in both contexts (currency and dice) without directly stating the answer or repeating the original clue. The plural form "TWOS" is implied by the contexts given."

Explanation:

Clue: "Rare bills and dice rolls" Answer: "TWOS" Explanation: 1. "Rare bills" – In currency, a "two-dollar bill" is relatively rare in circulation, so "rare bills" hints at the word "TWO." 2. "Dice rolls" – When rolling dice, "two" is a possible outcome (e.g., a roll of two on a die). 3.