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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025

In line with

Answer:

ASPER

Hint:

Think of a Latin phrase meaning "according to" often seen in legal or formal contexts.

Explanation:

"In line with" hints at something being aligned or parallel, but the answer "ASPER" comes from a playful twist. Think of "as per," a phrase meaning "in accordance with" or "in line with," often used in formal instructions. The setter splits "as per" into "AS PER" and clues it as "in line with" to lead you to the answer.

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