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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025

Solo in space

Answer:

HAN

Hint:

This smuggler made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.

Explanation:

"Solo in space" hints at Han Solo, the iconic Star Wars character known for piloting the Millennium Falcon. The clue plays on "solo" meaning both alone and referencing his last name, while "in space" ties to his role as a smuggler in a galaxy far, far away. The answer is simply his first name, "HAN."

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