18 Across

NYT Daily • August 9, 2025

One choice at a dry cleaner

Answer:

HANGER

Hint:

["This item holds your clothes neatly and is often made of wire or plastic."]

Explanation:

The clue "One choice at a dry cleaner" hints at something you might pick up or use there. "Hanger" fits because it's a common item provided by dry cleaners to hang clothes. The wordplay is straightforward—it’s a literal object associated with the service, not a tricky pun. Think of the wire or plastic hanger your cleaned clothes come back on.