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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025

Studio locale

Answer:

LOT

Hint:

Think of where film crews gather to shoot scenes outside a soundstage.

Explanation:

"Studio locale" hints at a place where filming happens nearby, and "locale" suggests a shortened or informal term for location. In film and TV production, a "lot" is the common shorthand for a studio lot—the physical area where sets and soundstages are built. The clue plays on the double meaning of "lot" as both a piece of land and the industry term for a studio’s main workspace. Think of places like Universal Studios or Warner Bros., where everything is shot on their "lot."

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