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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

International grocery chain founded in Germany

Answer:

ALDI

Hint:

This budget-friendly supermarket’s name sounds like a short version of "all day" in German.

Explanation:

This clue points to ALDI, a well-known discount supermarket chain that started in Germany in 1946. The name comes from "Albrecht Diskont," referencing the brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht who founded it, with "Diskont" meaning "discount" in German. It’s now a global brand, but its German origins make it a perfect fit for the clue. No wordplay here—just a straightforward definition.

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