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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Made sense

Answer:

ADDEDUP

Hint:

Summing the parts led to a logical conclusion.

Explanation:

"Made sense" hints at the phrase "added up," which literally means to make sense or be logical. The answer is written as "ADDEDUP" to fit the crossword format, turning the common two-word expression into a single word. It’s a straightforward play on the double meaning of "added up"—both as a mathematical sum and as a way to say something is reasonable.

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