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NYT Daily • August 9, 2025

Certain earring

Answer:

HOOP

Hint:

["This circular piece of jewelry wraps around the ear lobe."]

Explanation:

The clue "Certain earring" points to "HOOP" because a hoop earring is a specific type of earring shaped like a circular ring. The word "certain" hints that it's not just any earring but a particular style, and "hoop" is the straightforward term for that style. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a direct reference to a well-known jewelry item.