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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Spanish girl

Answer:

CHICA

Hint:

She’s the feminine counterpart to "chico" in a Madrid café conversation.

Explanation:

"Spanish girl" is a straightforward clue where the answer is the Spanish word for "girl," which is "chica." There’s no wordplay here—it’s a direct translation, so if you know basic Spanish vocabulary, this one’s easy. The clue relies on the solver recognizing that "girl" in English doesn’t always mean the answer is in English, especially in crosswords where foreign words often appear.

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