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NYT Daily • August 11, 2025

Nasal irrigation devices

Answer:

NETIPOTS

Hint:

These ceramic vessels help clear sinuses by flushing them with saline solution.

Explanation:

The clue "Nasal irrigation devices" directly points to the answer "NETIPOTS," which are small containers used to rinse the nasal passages with saline solution. The word "neti" comes from the Sanskrit term for nasal cleansing, and "pots" simply describes the vessel shape. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay or puns.

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