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NYT Daily • August 18, 2025

Post-snowfall vehicles

Answer:

PLOWS

Hint:

They clear roads by pushing heavy white accumulations out of the way.

Explanation:

After heavy snow, cities send out large trucks with angled blades to clear roads—these are called plows. The clue hints at the vehicles specifically used for this job, not just any car or truck. It’s a straightforward definition with no wordplay, relying on the common term for snow-clearing equipment.

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