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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

First name in country

Answer:

SHANIA

Hint:

This Grammy-winning singer's name means "I'm on my way" in Ojibwe.

Explanation:

The clue "First name in country" hints at a well-known first name associated with country music. "Shania" fits because Shania Twain is a famous country singer, and "Shania" is her first name. The wordplay lies in interpreting "country" as the music genre rather than a nation.

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