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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Anticipatory times

Answer:

EVES

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Anticipatory times" hints at moments just before something big happens, like the night before a major event. The word "eves" fits because it refers to the evenings (or "eves") preceding holidays or special occasions—think Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. The clue plays on the idea of anticipation, as eves are literally the times when people look forward to what’s coming next. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight twist, relying on the double meaning of "times" as both moments and the plural of "eve.

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