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NYT Daily • August 25, 2025
Capitulated in negotiations
Answer:
CAVED
Hint:
Yielded under pressure, like a collapsing tunnel or stubborn resolve.
Explanation:
"Capitulated in negotiations" hints at giving in under pressure, and "caved" is a casual way to say someone surrendered or yielded. The word also plays on the literal meaning of a cave collapsing, reinforcing the idea of something giving way. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight visual twist, making it a clean fit for the clue."