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NYT Daily • August 28, 2025

Go-getter

Answer:

TIGER

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Go-getter" hints at someone ambitious and driven, but it’s also a playful nod to the phrase "putting the tiger in your tank"—a classic slogan for Esso (now Exxon) that associated tigers with energy and power. The word "tiger" itself can symbolize ferocity and determination, making it a clever fit for the clue. So, the answer isn’t literal but ties the idea of relentless energy to the animal’s fierce reputation.

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