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NYT Daily • August 18, 2025

Employee IDs

Answer:

SSNS

Hint:

Think of the nine-digit numbers often used for tax and employment records in the U.S.

Explanation:

"Employee IDs" hints at unique identifiers for workers, and in the U.S., Social Security numbers (SSNs) are the most common form. The answer "SSNS" is simply the plural abbreviation of Social Security numbers, playing on the idea that these act as official employee IDs. The clue keeps it straightforward—no wordplay, just a direct reference to workplace documentation.

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