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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

"C'mon, the car door's open!"

Answer:

GETIN

Hint:

Think of what you’d shout to hurry someone into a vehicle in two quick words.

Explanation:

This clue mimics a casual phrase someone might yell when urging a passenger to hurry into a car. "C'mon, the car door's open!" is a playful way to hint at the action of entering, which directly translates to "GET IN" as the answer. The phrasing is informal and conversational, making it a straightforward charade-style clue where the spoken words mirror the solution.

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