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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Billboard chart listings

Answer:

HITS

Hint:

Popular songs that climb the rankings and dominate radio playlists.

Explanation:

"Billboard chart listings" refers to the ranked songs that appear on Billboard magazine’s famous music charts, like the Hot 100. The most successful or popular songs on these charts are commonly called "hits," making it the straightforward answer. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct connection between chart success and the term for popular tracks.

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