21 Across

NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Certain graph shape

Answer:

PIE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue "Certain graph shape" hints at a type of chart used to display data in slices. "Pie" fits because a pie chart is a circular graph divided into sections, each representing a portion of a whole. The wordplay is straightforward—it’s a visual pun where "pie" refers to the chart, not the dessert.

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