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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025

Praline nugget

Answer:

PECAN

Hint:

This buttery Southern treat often stars in pies and is shaped like a teardrop.

Explanation:

"Praline nugget" hints at a small, sweet treat made with nuts, and pecans are the classic choice for pralines—a Southern candy staple. The word "nugget" suggests something small and bite-sized, which fits a single pecan piece. Since "praline" often implies pecans in American usage, the answer is straightforward.

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