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NYT Daily • August 12, 2025
Raisin ___
Answer:
BRAN
Hint:
This breakfast cereal often contains dried fruit and is known for its fiber content.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the cereal "Raisin Bran," where "Bran" is the key part of the name. The word "bran" refers to the outer layer of grain, often used in cereals for its fiber content. The clue hints at the full cereal name but only asks for the second word, making it a straightforward fill-in-the-blank. It’s a common crossword trick to reference well-known product names.