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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025

Overall impact

Answer:

NETEFFECT

Hint:

Consider the combined result after all influences and adjustments have been accounted for.

Explanation:

"Overall impact" is a straightforward clue pointing to the combined result of multiple influences or actions. The answer, "NETEFFECT," breaks down into "net" (meaning final or remaining) and "effect" (the outcome), which together describe the total consequence after all factors are considered. It’s a common term in business, science, and everyday language to summarize the big-picture result.

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