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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

Japanese healing technique

Answer:

REIKI

Hint:

This energy-based practice often involves gentle hand placements to promote balance and relaxation.

Explanation:

"Japanese healing technique" points to Reiki, a spiritual practice developed in Japan that involves channeling energy through the hands to promote relaxation and healing. The clue is straightforward—no wordplay—just a direct reference to Reiki’s origin and purpose. It’s a well-known term in alternative medicine, so solvers familiar with holistic therapies would recognize it easily.

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