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NYT Daily • August 20, 2025

Boosted

Answer:

PROMOTED

Hint:

Think of a career move that often comes with a raise and more responsibility.

Explanation:

"Boosted" hints at something being lifted or elevated in status, which directly ties to "promoted"—a word meaning to advance someone to a higher rank or position. The clue plays on the literal idea of a "boost" (like a push upward) while pointing to the common workplace term for a raise or advancement. It’s straightforward wordplay where the meaning aligns neatly with the answer.

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