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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

What abuts une côte

Answer:

MER

Hint:

This body of water borders many countries and is often associated with beaches.

Explanation:

The clue "What abuts une côte" is a straightforward French phrase meaning "what borders a coast." The answer "MER" (French for "sea") fits because the sea naturally borders a coastline. The wordplay relies on basic geography and the direct translation of the French terms.

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