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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025

Galoshes and umbrellas

Answer:

RAINGEAR

Hint:

What you grab when the forecast calls for wet weather ahead.

Explanation:

"Galoshes and umbrellas" points to items you’d use in wet weather, which together fall under the general term "raingear." The clue lists specific examples (galoshes are waterproof shoes, umbrellas shield from rain) to hint at the broader category. It’s a straightforward definition with no wordplay—just naming parts of the whole. Think of it like saying "hats and gloves" to clue "winterwear."

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