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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

"By all means, go ahead!"

Answer:

PLEASEDO

Hint:

Think of a polite way to encourage someone to proceed that blends two common words together.

Explanation:

The phrase "By all means, go ahead!" is a polite way of giving permission, and "please do" fits that meaning perfectly. In crosswords, answers are often written as one word without spaces, so "PLEASEDO" combines the two words into a single solution. The clue plays on the literal interpretation of the phrase while hinting at the merged spelling.

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