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NYT Daily • August 21, 2025

Lake that's home to Kelleys Island

Answer:

ERIE

Hint:

One of the Great Lakes sharing its name with a Pennsylvania port city.

Explanation:

This clue points to Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, which is where Kelleys Island is located. The answer "ERIE" is straightforward—no wordplay or tricks here—just a direct reference to the lake’s name. If you know Kelleys Island is in Ohio’s Lake Erie, the answer becomes obvious.

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