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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025
Ta-tas
Answer:
CIAOS
Hint:
Think of how you might casually wave goodbye in Italian before leaving.
Explanation:
"Ta-tas" is a playful way to say "goodbye," mimicking the sound of a wave or a casual farewell. The answer "CIAOS" takes that idea and turns it into the Italian word for "goodbyes" (plural of ciao), with an extra 'S' added—likely hinting at the informal, repeated nature of the phrase. It’s a mix of sound imitation and language tweaking, where the clue’s lighthearted tone matches the answer’s punny twist.