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NYT Daily • August 25, 2025

Country holding one side of Mount Everest

Answer:

NEPAL

Hint:

This Himalayan nation shares its border with Tibet along the world’s tallest peak.

Explanation:

Mount Everest sits on the border between two countries, and this clue points to the one on its southern side. Nepal is home to the most popular climbing routes and base camp, making it the well-known answer. There’s no wordplay here—just a straightforward geographic fact about the world’s highest peak.

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