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NYT Daily • August 21, 2025

Pronoun repeated in "___ do ___"

Answer:

YOU

Hint:

Think of the word that completes both blanks when asking someone to take action.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the phrase "you do you," a modern slang expression meaning "be yourself" or "do what makes you happy." The blank spaces in "___ do ___" hint at a repeated word, and the only pronoun that fits both spots is "you." The answer is straightforward once you recognize the common phrase and its structure.

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