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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

Animated princess of film

Answer:

FIONA

Hint:

This green-skinned royal first appeared in a 2001 fairy tale parody with a talking donkey.

Explanation:

This clue points to Fiona, the strong-willed princess from the Shrek animated films. The word "animated" hints at a cartoon character, and "princess of film" narrows it down to a well-known royal figure in movies. While many Disney princesses fit, Fiona stands out as the iconic green-skinned heroine from DreamWorks’ series.

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