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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Greek crosses

Answer:

TAUS

Hint:

These T-shaped letters resemble ancient symbols and end the Greek alphabet.

Explanation:

"Greek crosses" hints at the letter tau, which looks like a T-shaped cross and is the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet. The plural "crosses" suggests multiple taus, so the answer is "TAUS." It’s a straightforward charade where the Greek letter’s name doubles as a type of cross.

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