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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025

"That's unbelievable!"

Answer:

WHOA

Hint:

Think of what Keanu Reeves might exclaim when surprised by something unexpected.

Explanation:

The exclamation "That's unbelievable!" is a common reaction to something shocking or surprising, and "whoa" is a casual, everyday way to express that same sense of awe or disbelief. It’s a straightforward definition clue—no wordplay or tricks—just matching the phrase to its natural spoken equivalent. You’d say "whoa" when something blows your mind, like seeing a magic trick or hearing wild news. Think of it as the verbal version of raising your eyebrows in surprise.

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