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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

Remain untouched

Answer:

SIT

Hint:

Stay put in one place without moving or taking action.

Explanation:

"Remain untouched" hints at something staying in place without being moved or disturbed. The answer "SIT" fits because when you sit, you stay put—literally remaining untouched in one spot. It’s a straightforward play on the idea of inaction, where "sit" directly embodies the clue’s meaning without any hidden tricks."

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