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NYT Daily • August 16, 2025

Rock solid

Answer:

UNWAVERING

Hint:

Steadfast loyalty might describe this unshakable quality in character or resolve.

Explanation:

"Rock solid" hints at something firm and unshakable, which directly describes "unwavering"—a word meaning steady and resolute. The clue plays on the literal strength of rock to suggest emotional or moral steadfastness. No wordplay or tricks here, just a straightforward definition where the answer mirrors the reliability implied by the clue.

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