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NYT Daily • August 14, 2025

Not rent, say

Answer:

OWN

Hint:

Think of the opposite of borrowing when it comes to property or a home.

Explanation:

The clue "Not rent, say" hints at the opposite of renting, which is owning. The word "say" signals that "rent" is just an example—you could also think of "lease" or "borrow," but the answer is the general opposite. "Own" fits perfectly as a simple, direct contrast to renting something.

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