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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Fruit drinks

Answer:

ADES

Hint:

Think of citrusy refreshments that often end with a silent "s" in their name.

Explanation:

The clue "Fruit drinks" hints at a short, common term for beverages made from fruit. "ADES" fits because it’s a suffix found in many fruit-based drinks like lemonade, limeade, or orangeade. The answer plays on the shared ending of these words, making it a concise way to represent the category. Think of it as shorthand for the whole family of fruity, refreshing drinks.

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