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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Coaster, usually

Answer:

DISC

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Coaster, usually" hints at a small, round object often used under drinks, which is commonly called a coaster—but the answer is "DISC." The trick here is that a coaster is a type of disc (flat and circular), so the clue plays on the general shape rather than the specific name. It’s a straightforward definition where "disc" fits as the broader term for something that’s typically a coaster.

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