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NYT Daily • August 16, 2025

Call to whomever

Answer:

HEYANYBODY

Hint:

Think of a casual shout you’d use when you’re not sure who’s listening.

Explanation:

"Call to whomever" breaks down into two parts. "Call" hints at a shout like "hey," while "whomever" suggests an unspecified person—here, "anybody." Combine them directly to get "HEYANYBODY," a casual way to address no one (or anyone) in particular.

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