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NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Vacillator's confession

Answer:

IMTORN

Hint:

One might say this when struggling to make up their mind.

Explanation:

The clue "Vacillator's confession" hints at someone who can't make up their mind admitting it. "IMTORN" sounds like "I'm torn," which is a common phrase for indecision. The wordplay relies on the homophone, turning a spoken expression into a written answer.

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