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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Order in the court

Answer:

WRIT

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Order in the court" plays on the double meaning of "order." In a legal setting, a writ is a formal written order issued by a court, like a summons or injunction. The clue cleverly hints at this by framing it as a command ("order") within a courtroom, while also nodding to the idea of maintaining order—though the real trick is recognizing writ as the legal term. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight misdirection to keep solvers thinking.

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