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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

___ choy

Answer:

BOK

Hint:

This leafy green is a staple in stir-fry and has a name that sounds like a quick punch.

Explanation:

This clue is looking for a type of Chinese cabbage often used in stir-fries. The blank before "choy" hints at the first part of the word, and "bok choy" is the common name for this leafy green vegetable. If you’ve seen it in recipes or at an Asian grocery store, the answer "BOK" should fit right in. The clue plays on the familiar phrase to test your knowledge of food terms.

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