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NYT Daily • August 11, 2025

One of 60 in a min.

Answer:

SEC

Hint:

A minute is divided into these small units of time.

Explanation:

The clue "One of 60 in a min." is a straightforward abbreviation puzzle. "Min." stands for "minute," and there are 60 seconds in a minute, so "SEC" is short for "second." The wordplay relies on recognizing the abbreviation and the numerical relationship. It’s a simple but clever way to hint at the answer.

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