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NYT Daily • August 15, 2025

Freight weights

Answer:

TONS

Hint:

Think of the heavy units used to measure large shipments or cargo loads.

Explanation:

"Freight weights" is a straightforward clue pointing to a unit of measurement for heavy cargo. The answer "TONS" fits because tons are commonly used to describe the weight of large shipments or freight. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a direct definition where the clue and answer align perfectly. Think of shipping containers or trucks labeled with their load in tons.

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