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NYT Daily • August 20, 2025

Expel with jeers

Answer:

BOOOFFSTAGE

Hint:

Think of what an unruly crowd might shout to force someone out of the spotlight.

Explanation:

"Expel with jeers" hints at forcing someone offstage while the audience boos. The answer "BOOOFFSTAGE" combines "boo" (the sound of jeering) with "offstage" (being removed from the stage). It’s a playful mashup where the repeated 'O's in "boo" stretch into the start of "offstage" for a smooth, humorous fit. Think of an unpopular performer getting loudly chased away.

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