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NYT Daily • August 11, 2025

Apt anagram of NOTE

Answer:

TONE

Hint:

Rearrange the letters to find a word describing the quality of a sound.

Explanation:

The clue "Apt anagram of NOTE" hints that rearranging the letters in "NOTE" gives the answer. "Apt" suggests the result is fitting or suitable, and "anagram" signals the need to scramble the letters. Rearranged, "NOTE" becomes "TONE," which is a valid word meaning a musical or vocal sound, making it a perfect fit.

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