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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025

Huge supporter

Answer:

FANATIC

Hint:

This person’s devotion goes far beyond casual interest or ordinary enthusiasm.

Explanation:

"Huge supporter" hints at someone who’s extremely devoted, and "fanatic" fits perfectly—it literally means an overly enthusiastic fan. The wordplay leans on "huge" to suggest intensity, since a fanatic isn’t just a casual supporter but someone all-in. Think of sports fans painting their faces or die-hard music followers; that’s the level of passion implied. The clue keeps it simple by matching the definition directly to the answer.

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