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NYT Daily • August 18, 2025
"Give me five!"
Answer:
UPTOP
Hint:
Think of where you’d raise your hand to celebrate a high-flying success.
Explanation:
"Give me five!" is a common phrase asking for a high-five, where you slap palms with someone. The answer "UPTOP" plays on this by combining "up" (raising your hand) and "top" (the top of your hand, where the slap happens). It’s a casual, slangy way to say the same thing, often heard in sports or friendly settings. The clue hints at the action without spelling it out directly.