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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Habitation

Answer:

ABODE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Habitation" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to a word that means a place where someone lives. The answer "ABODE" fits perfectly since it’s a formal or slightly old-fashioned term for a home or dwelling. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct synonym match, which is common in simpler crossword clues. If you think of phrases like "temporary abode," it reinforces the connection.

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