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NYT Daily • August 21, 2025
Gestured to keep moving
Answer:
WAVEDON
Hint:
Think of how you might signal someone to continue walking past you.
Explanation:
"Gestured to keep moving" hints at a hand motion urging someone forward, which is often called "waving on." The answer combines "waved" (the gesture) with "on" (meaning continuing or moving), forming "WAVEDON." It’s a straightforward charade-style clue where the two parts merge to describe the action literally.