55 Across
NYT Daily • August 8, 2025
Events akin to streaks
Answer:
UNDIERUNS
Hint:
"Hint: Think of a playful term for a type of run that might involve less clothing than usual. (This hint guides the solver toward the idea of "running" and "underwear" without directly giving away the answer or repeating the original clue.)"
Explanation:
Clue: "Events akin to streaks" Answer: "UNDIERUNS" Explanation: This clue relies on a playful double meaning. "Streaks" can refer to both literal streaks (like marks or lines) and, in a humorous or informal context, "streaking" (running naked in public).