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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Sends off

Answer:

MAILS

Hint:

Think of what you do with letters or packages at the post office.

Explanation:

"Sends off" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a verb meaning to dispatch something, like letters or packages. "Mails" fits perfectly because it directly describes the action of sending items through postal services. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a simple definition clue where the answer matches the meaning of the phrase. Think of dropping a letter in a mailbox or hitting "send" on an email.

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