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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025

Noted wearer of a fig leaf

Answer:

EVE

Hint:

The first woman in biblical lore often depicted with modest garden attire.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the biblical story of Adam and Eve, where fig leaves were used to cover their nakedness after eating the forbidden fruit. "Noted wearer" hints at someone famous for this, and "Eve" fits as the first woman in the Abrahamic tradition. The phrasing is a bit cheeky, but the reference is straightforward once you recognize the story.

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