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NYT Daily • August 9, 2025

Windjammer, e.g.

Answer:

SHIP

Hint:

["A large vessel with sails that once carried cargo across the ocean."]

Explanation:

"Windjammer" is a type of sailing ship, so the clue is simply asking for a word that means "ship." The "e.g." indicates that "windjammer" is an example of the answer, making it straightforward. No wordplay here—just a direct definition.