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NYT Daily • August 20, 2025
More than one would like
Answer:
TOOOFTEN
Hint:
This phrase describes something happening so frequently it becomes bothersome or excessive.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the phrase "too often," meaning something happens more than desired. The answer adds an extra "O" to "TOO OFTEN" to spell "TOOOFTEN," humorously emphasizing the excess. It’s a lighthearted way to say "more than one would like" by stretching the word itself.