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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025
Cutlass, e.g.
Answer:
SWORD
Hint:
A pirate’s favored blade might share a category with Excalibur or a katana.
Explanation:
"Cutlass, e.g." is a straightforward definition clue where "e.g." signals that "cutlass" is an example of the answer. A cutlass is a type of short, broad sword historically used by sailors, so the answer is simply "SWORD." The clue doesn’t involve wordplay—it’s just naming a category (swords) that includes the example given.