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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.