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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."