22 Across

NYT Daily • August 12, 2025

Countrified

Answer:

RURAL

Hint:

Think of a word describing life outside the city, often associated with farms and open land.

Explanation:

"Countrified" is a straightforward clue that directly hints at something related to the countryside. The answer "rural" fits perfectly because it means relating to or characteristic of the countryside. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a simple definition clue where the answer is a synonym for the clue. Think of "rural" as the opposite of urban or city life.

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