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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025
Shakespearean potion ingredient
Answer:
EYEOFNEWT
Hint:
This witch's brew component comes from a reptile's gaze.
Explanation:
The clue "Shakespearean potion ingredient" refers to a line from Macbeth, where witches brew a potion with "eye of newt" as an ingredient. The answer "EYEOFNEWT" is a direct quote from the play, combining the words "eye" and "newt" without spaces, which is common in crossword puzzles. It’s a well-known reference to dark magic in Shakespeare’s works.