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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Singer Rodrigo

Answer:

OLIVIA

Hint:

Her Grammy-winning last name is the same as a tree that produces olives.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Olivia Rodrigo, the popular singer-songwriter known for hits like "drivers license" and "good 4 u." The answer is simply her first name, "OLIVIA," which fits the clue directly without any wordplay or hidden meanings. If you're familiar with current pop music, her name should come to mind right away. The clue keeps it straightforward by using her last name to prompt the answer.

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