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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Geppetto’s pet goldfish in Disney’s “Pinocchio”

Answer:

CLEO

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue refers to the name of Geppetto’s pet goldfish in Disney’s 1940 animated film Pinocchio. Cleo is the small, orange fish seen swimming in a bowl inside Geppetto’s workshop, often interacting with the other characters like Figaro the cat. The name is a direct reference to the character, so no wordplay is involved—just a straightforward recall of the movie’s details. If you’ve seen the film, Cleo’s playful personality makes her easy to remember.

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