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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025
Brendan of "The Mummy"
Answer:
FRASER
Hint:
This actor played a daring adventurer who battled ancient curses in a popular film series.
Explanation:
The clue refers to Brendan Fraser, the actor who starred in the 1999 adventure film "The Mummy." The answer is simply his last name, "Fraser," which fits the crossword's structure. No wordplay is involved—it's a straightforward reference to the well-known movie and its lead actor.