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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025

Setting for the game Myst

Answer:

ISLAND

Hint:

This enigmatic puzzle unfolds on a secluded, self-contained landmass surrounded by water.

Explanation:

The clue "Setting for the game Myst" refers to the location where the popular 1993 puzzle-adventure game takes place. Myst is famously set on a mysterious, uninhabited island filled with strange structures and hidden secrets. The answer is straightforward—no wordplay or tricks—just the literal place where the game’s story unfolds. If you’ve played Myst, the answer should immediately bring to mind those eerie, atmospheric landscapes.

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