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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Blow off steam, say

Answer:

RANT

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Blow off steam" is a common phrase meaning to vent frustration, often by talking angrily. The clue adds "say" to hint that the answer is a single word for this action—here, "rant." The wordplay is straightforward: "rant" fits both the literal act of complaining loudly and the idiomatic expression of releasing tension. It’s a concise way to describe letting off emotional pressure through words.

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