26 Across

NYT Daily • August 21, 2025

*Enjoy the moment, say

Answer:

TAKEI

Hint:

Think of a famous actor who might encourage you to savor life’s fleeting pleasures.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the phrase "take it easy," which means to relax or enjoy the moment. The word "say" hints that it’s a homophone or sounds-like puzzle—"take it" sounds like "Takei," the surname of actor George Takei. So instead of the full phrase, you just take the last name as the answer. It’s a clever twist on a common expression.

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