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NYT Daily • August 14, 2025
TV show that has existed since before online media, despite what its name suggests
Answer:
ENEWS
Hint:
Think of a long-running entertainment news program whose title might confuse digital natives.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the name of E! News, a long-running entertainment news show that actually predates the internet boom. The word "e" in its title might make you think of "electronic" or online media, but the show launched in 1991—well before streaming or digital news became mainstream. It’s a clever misdirection, hinting that the name suggests something newer than it really is. The answer drops the exclamation mark for crossword formatting, leaving just "ENEWS."