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NYT Daily • August 25, 2025

Greeting between buddies

Answer:

BROHUG

Hint:

A tight, friendly embrace often shared after "What’s up, man?" might include this term.

Explanation:

"Greeting between buddies" hints at a casual, friendly way guys might say hello. "Bro" is slang for a close male friend, and "hug" is the physical greeting—so combining them gives "BROHUG." It’s a playful term for that back-slapping, one-armed embrace you’d see among pals. The clue leans on modern slang and the idea of a warm, informal greeting.

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