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NYT Daily • August 16, 2025

Bond classification

Answer:

ACTIONHERO

Hint:

This 007 might save the world, but he’s not the only one with a license to thrill.

Explanation:

"Bond classification" plays on the word "bond," which can mean a financial bond or the famous spy James Bond. Here, it hints at categorizing James Bond as a type of character—specifically, an action hero. The answer "ACTIONHERO" combines the idea of Bond’s high-octane role with the straightforward definition of someone who thrives in thrilling, dangerous missions.

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