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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025
Joined enthusiastically
Answer:
JUMPEDIN
Hint:
Think of how someone might eagerly leap into a conversation or activity.
Explanation:
"Joined enthusiastically" hints at someone eagerly getting involved, which is what "jumped in" means in everyday language. The answer is written as one word, "JUMPEDIN," blending the action ("jumped") with the direction ("in") to match the clue’s lively tone. It’s a straightforward play on the phrase, where the enthusiasm is implied by the energetic verb."