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NYT Daily ? August 29, 2025

Inits. of the statesman who said “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly”

Answer:

RFK

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue asks for the initials of the famous statesman who spoke the line "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." That quote comes from Robert F. Kennedy, the U.S. senator and former attorney general. His initials, RFK, are the answer—short and direct, just like the clue.

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