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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025
Proof of a plot
Answer:
DEED
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
Proof of a plot" hints at something that confirms a scheme or plan was carried out. The word "plot" can mean both a secret plan and a piece of land, but here it leans toward the first meaning. "Deed" fits because it’s a legal document proving ownership (like a land plot) and it can mean an action that proves something was done—like executing a plot. The double meaning ties the clue together neatly.