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NYT Daily • August 13, 2025

Taboos

Answer:

NONOS

Hint:

Things you’d never say yes to, spelled like a pair of negatives.

Explanation:

"Taboos" is a straightforward clue hinting at things that are socially forbidden or unacceptable. The answer "NONOS" plays on the phrase "no-nos," a casual term for actions or behaviors that are off-limits. It’s a simple double meaning—both the clue and answer refer to the same idea of prohibited things, just phrased differently. Think of it like calling rules "dos and don’ts," where "don’ts" align with "no-nos."

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