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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025
Very, very tall
Answer:
TOWERING
Hint:
Think of a word that describes something so high it seems to reach the sky.
Explanation:
"Very, very tall" directly describes something that reaches far above average height, and "towering" fits perfectly as it means extremely tall or looming. The word itself also hints at a tower, which is a structure known for its great height, reinforcing the clue’s meaning. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition matching the answer.