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NYT Daily • August 15, 2025

It can add up

Answer:

MATH

Hint:

Numbers and equations are its main focus in school subjects.

Explanation:

The clue "It can add up" plays on the double meaning of "add up." Literally, it refers to the process of adding numbers together, which is a core part of math. The phrase also hints at how math itself can "add up" to solutions, making it a straightforward but clever nod to the subject.

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