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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025

Made funny faces, say

Answer:

CLOWNED

Hint:

Acting silly in oversized shoes might describe this playful behavior.

Explanation:

"Made funny faces, say" hints at someone acting silly or exaggerated for laughs. The word "clowned" fits because it means to behave like a clown—making goofy expressions or playing the fool. The "say" in the clue signals that "clowned" is just one possible example of this behavior, not the only answer. It’s a straightforward definition with a playful nod to clowns as the classic face-pulling entertainers.

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