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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Fratty type

Answer:

BRO

Hint:

Think of the casual term for a male friend in a college social group.

Explanation:

"Fratty type" is a casual term for a young man who fits the stereotype of a college fraternity brother—often loud, social, and into partying. The answer "BRO" is slang for "brother," which is both a literal term for fraternity members and a general nickname for guys in that scene. It’s a short, punchy answer that plays on the cultural shorthand for that kind of person.

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