19 Across
NYT Daily • August 21, 2025
*Wildlife parks
Answer:
GAMER
Hint:
Think of a term for someone who might explore virtual habitats instead of real ones.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the phrase "wildlife parks" sounding like "wild life parks"—as in, someone who parks (or sits) for a wild life. "Gamer" fits because gamers are often stereotyped as living an intense, screen-filled "wild life" while parked in front of a computer or console. It’s a pun mixing the literal idea of animal reserves with the humorous image of a dedicated gamer glued to their chair.