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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Otherworldly glow

Answer:

AURA

Hint:

This luminous energy field often surrounds mystical or spiritual beings.

Explanation:

The clue "Otherworldly glow" hints at something mystical or supernatural that emits light. "Aura" fits perfectly as it refers to a radiant energy field often associated with spiritual or ethereal beings. The word itself carries a sense of glow and otherworldliness, making it a straightforward answer. No wordplay is involved—just a direct connection between the clue and the answer.

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