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NYT Daily • August 9, 2025
Phenomenon of experiencing something as strangely new even though one has experienced it before
Answer:
JAMAISVU
Hint:
["This French term describes the opposite of déjà vu, where the familiar feels unfamiliar."]
Explanation:
The clue describes the opposite of déjà vu, where something familiar feels strangely unfamiliar. "Jamais vu" is a French term meaning "never seen," fitting the definition perfectly. The answer is written as one word without a space, following common crossword conventions for foreign phrases.