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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Spectacle

Answer:

SCENE

Hint:

Think of what a playwright might call a dramatic moment on stage.

Explanation:

"Spectacle" here hints at something visually striking or dramatic, which aligns with "scene"—a term for a view, setting, or moment in a play or film. The wordplay leans on "spectacle" meaning both an impressive display and a pair of glasses, but the answer plays on the theatrical sense. Think of a movie scene that grabs your attention, like a car chase or emotional showdown.

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