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NYT Daily • August 13, 2025

Floor models

Answer:

DEMOS

Hint:

Try-on versions often found in stores to test before buying.

Explanation:

"Floor models" hints at products displayed on a store floor for customers to try, often called "demos" short for "demonstrations." The word "floor" also subtly nods to "demo" as slang for demolishing or tearing down a building—though here, it’s purely about showcasing items. The answer plays on the double meaning, but the primary clue points to retail samples.

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