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NYT Daily • August 15, 2025

Sensitive subject?

Answer:

GSPOT

Hint:

Often debated but rarely found on a map, this tiny zone sparks big discussions.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the double meaning of "sensitive." On the surface, it hints at a topic that might be awkward or touchy to discuss—like a "sensitive subject." But it’s also a clever nod to the G-spot, a physically sensitive area often tied to intimate conversations. The pun works because both interpretations fit: the answer is literally a "spot" that’s sensitive in more ways than one.

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