28 Across
NYT Daily • August 13, 2025
Remove from a clothesline, say
Answer:
UNPEG
Hint:
Think of what you’d do to free a shirt when it’s no longer needed outside.
Explanation:
"Remove from a clothesline, say" hints at taking something off a line where laundry is hung. "Unpeg" fits because you literally unpeg (remove the pegs from) clothes to take them down. The "say" suggests this is just one example—you could also "untie" or "unclip," but "unpeg" is the most precise and common term for this action. The clue plays on the straightforward meaning without any hidden wordplay.