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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Collapses, with "over"

Answer:

KEELS

Hint:

Think of what a ship might do when it tips dramatically sideways.

Explanation:

The word "keels" means to fall or collapse, like a ship tipping over. The clue adds "with 'over'" to hint at the phrase "keels over," a common expression for something toppling or fainting. So, the answer is "KEELS," dropping the "over" since it’s already implied by the clue’s wording.

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