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NYT Daily • August 12, 2025

And the like, for short

Answer:

ETC

Hint:

["Think of the abbreviation used at the end of a list to indicate more items follow."]

Explanation:

The clue "And the like, for short" hints at a common abbreviation meaning "and so on" or "and others." "ETC" is short for "et cetera," a Latin phrase used to indicate additional similar items in a list. The "for short" part of the clue signals that the answer is an abbreviation, making "ETC" the perfect fit.

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