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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Make an impression on

Answer:

DENT

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Make an impression on" hints at leaving a mark, and "dent" fits perfectly—it literally means a depression or impression made by pressure. The clue plays on the double meaning: while "dent" often refers to a physical mark (like in metal), it can also describe making an impact in a figurative sense, like "denting someone’s confidence." It’s a straightforward but clever play on words where the answer does exactly what the clue describes.

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