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NYT Daily • August 20, 2025

Like some oats

Answer:

ROLLED

Hint:

Flattened grains often used in cookies or breakfast cereals.

Explanation:

The clue "Like some oats" refers to how oats are often processed before eating. "Rolled" describes oats that have been steamed and flattened into thin flakes, a common form you’d find in oatmeal or granola. It’s a straightforward definition—no wordplay—just pointing to the physical state of the oats. Think of the flat, round flakes in your breakfast bowl.

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