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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Mega-store?

Answer:

HOARD

Hint:

A dragon might guard this large collection of treasures.

Explanation:

The clue "Mega-store?" plays on the word "store" to hint at both a large retail shop and the act of keeping things. "Mega" suggests something big, leading to "hoard," which means a large collection of stored items. The question mark signals a pun, turning a simple word into a clever double meaning.

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