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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Library regular, perhaps

Answer:

AUTODIDACT

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue "Library regular, perhaps" hints at someone who spends a lot of time in libraries but isn’t necessarily a librarian. "Autodidact" fits because it describes a self-taught person who often relies on books and libraries to learn independently. The word "perhaps" signals that this is a playful, less literal interpretation—since not all library regulars are autodidacts, but the idea of self-directed learning ties neatly to the setting. The answer plays on the stereotype of bookish, curious individuals who educate themselves outside formal systems.

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