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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025

Like drone photography

Answer:

AERIAL

Hint:

Think of how a bird’s-eye view might describe a photo taken from above.

Explanation:

The clue "Like drone photography" hints at the word "aerial" because drones capture images from above the ground. "Aerial" directly describes anything viewed or done from the air, which is exactly how drone photography works. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition clue pointing to the answer.

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