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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025
Apt name for a financial adviser?
Answer:
IRA
Hint:
Think of a retirement account that sounds like a first name.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the double meaning of "IRA." On the surface, it sounds like a first name (short for "Ira"), which would be a fitting name for someone giving financial advice. But it’s also a clever nod to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), a common financial tool a financial adviser might recommend. The pun makes the answer both a literal name and a financial term.