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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Some natural borders en México

Answer:

RIOS

Hint:

Flowing landmarks that separate regions and are vital to Mexico’s geography.

Explanation:

The clue refers to natural borders in Mexico, which often include rivers dividing regions or marking boundaries between states. "Ríos" is the Spanish word for "rivers," a common geographic feature that serves this purpose, like the Río Bravo along the US-Mexico border. The answer plays on the idea of natural land divisions, making it a straightforward but culturally relevant hint.

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