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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Phileas in "Around the World in Eighty Days"

Answer:

FOGG

Hint:

This meticulous Englishman’s last name matches the weather condition he often traveled through.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the main character in Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel Around the World in Eighty Days. Phileas Fogg is the precise, wealthy Englishman who wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days, making his last name the answer. The clue drops his first name as a hint, assuming solvers recognize the famous literary figure. No wordplay here—just a direct nod to a well-known character.

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