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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Some noblewomen

Answer:

DAMES

Hint:

Consider the title given to certain distinguished women in British honors.

Explanation:

The clue "Some noblewomen" hints at a term for women of high social rank. "Dames" fits because it refers to noble or distinguished women, often used in British contexts. The word is straightforward, with no hidden wordplay or puns—it directly describes a group of noblewomen.

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