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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Purchases that come with metal plates

Answer:

TAPSHOES

Hint:

Dancers might wear these to make rhythmic sounds while moving.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of "purchases" meaning things you buy, combined with a literal twist. "Metal plates" refers to the metal taps attached to the bottom of tap shoes, which dancers use to create rhythmic sounds. The word "purchases" hints at the verb "taps" (as in tapping your foot or buying something), while "shoes" completes the answer. It’s a clever blend of definition and wordplay pointing to footwear with metal taps.

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