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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025
Iowan, by another name
Answer:
HAWKEYE
Hint:
This nickname honors a Native American leader associated with the state.
Explanation:
The clue "Iowan, by another name" refers to the nickname for someone from Iowa, which is "Hawkeye." This comes from the state's association with the character Hawkeye in "The Last of the Mohicans" and is also the mascot for the University of Iowa. The answer is straightforward, playing on the well-known alternative name for Iowans.