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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025

Today, in Tijuana

Answer:

HOY

Hint:

This Spanish word for "now" is just three letters long and starts with H.

Explanation:

The clue "Today, in Tijuana" is asking for the Spanish word for "today," since Tijuana is a city in Mexico where Spanish is spoken. "Hoy" directly translates to "today" in English, making it the straightforward answer. There’s no hidden wordplay—just a simple language reference tying the word to its cultural context.

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