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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Approves

Answer:

OKS

Hint:

Think of a casual way to give the green light in a text message.

Explanation:

The clue "Approves" hints at a word meaning to give permission or agreement. "OKs" fits because it's a casual way to say "approves," and the plural form matches the clue's structure. The answer plays on the idea of "OK" as a common term for approval, making it a straightforward but clever solution.

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