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NYT Daily • August 20, 2025

"Fearless" or "1989," for Taylor Swift

Answer:

ERA

Hint:

Think of a word that describes both a time period and one of Swift’s boldest album titles.

Explanation:

This clue plays on Taylor Swift’s album titles and their themes. "Fearless" and "1989" aren’t just albums—they’re also names of her musical "eras," which fans use to describe distinct phases of her career. The word "era" fits as the answer because it directly ties to how Swift and her audience categorize her work by time periods and artistic styles.

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