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NYT Daily • August 20, 2025

Adjusted the rankings of, as a tournament

Answer:

RESEEDED

Hint:

Think of how a bracket might be reorganized after unexpected upsets in sports.

Explanation:

"Adjusted the rankings of, as a tournament" hints at changing how teams or players are positioned in a competition. The word "reseeding" fits because it means rearranging the seedings (initial rankings) after some matches have been played, often to reflect updated standings. The "re-" prefix signals doing something again, and "seeded" refers to assigning positions in a bracket. It’s a common term in sports like tennis or March Madness.

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