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NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Troubles

Answer:

ILLS

Hint:

Think of common ailments or problems that start with "I"—this four-letter word often follows "daily" or "social.

Explanation:

Troubles" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a simple synonym. The word "ills" directly means problems or difficulties, matching the definition perfectly. There’s no hidden wordplay or trick here—just a clean, direct connection between the clue and the answer. Think of phrases like "social ills" or "the ills of society" to see how it fits.

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