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NYT Daily • August 12, 2025

"Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish)

Answer:

AMO

Hint:

This Spanish verb means "love" and is often used in romantic expressions.

Explanation:

This clue is a fill-in-the-blank for the Spanish phrase "Te ___," which translates to "I love you." The correct word is "amo," the first-person present tense form of the verb "amar" (to love). It’s a straightforward translation clue with no wordplay, just basic Spanish vocabulary.

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