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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Cheering loudly

Answer:

AROAR

Hint:

Think of the sound a crowd makes when their team scores the winning goal.

Explanation:

"Cheering loudly" hints at a boisterous shout, and "AROAR" mimics the sound of a crowd roaring in excitement. The double "AR" at the start plays on the word "a roar," reinforcing the idea of a loud, collective cheer. It’s a straightforward sound-based clue where the answer directly imitates the noise described.

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