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NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

Busy ___

Answer:

BEE

Hint:

This tiny worker is known for making honey and buzzing around flowers all day.

Explanation:

The clue "Busy ___" hints at the word "bee" because bees are famously known for being hardworking insects. It plays on the common phrase "busy as a bee," which describes someone who’s always active or occupied. The blank suggests a short, simple answer that fits both the description and the idiom.

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