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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Query of worry

Answer:

AREYOUOK

Hint:

Think of a text someone might send when they’re checking on your well-being in just one word.

Explanation:

"Query of worry" hints at a common text message people send when they're concerned about someone. The answer, "AREYOUOK," is a direct, informal way to ask if someone is alright, often used in casual chats or social media. The clue plays on the idea of a question ("query") that expresses worry, and the answer is written as one continuous word, mimicking how it might appear in a hurried or digital message.

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