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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025

Attire for hula dancers

Answer:

LEIS

Hint:

["Floral necklaces often worn at Hawaiian celebrations might fit here."]

Explanation:

Hula dancers often wear colorful flower garlands called leis around their necks as part of their traditional attire. The clue plays on this well-known cultural association, where "attire" hints at something worn rather than clothing in the strict sense. While leis aren’t clothing, they’re a signature accessory for hula performances, making the answer a straightforward cultural reference.

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