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NYT Daily ? August 29, 2025
“OK, now you’ve got me intrigued …”
Answer:
I’LL BITE …
Hint:
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Explanation:
This clue plays on the phrase "I’ll bite," which people say when they’re hooked by curiosity—just like someone taking the bait in fishing. The speaker in the clue admits they’re intrigued ("you’ve got me intrigued"), mirroring the casual, slightly reluctant tone of "I’LL BITE." It’s a direct nod to how we use the phrase in conversation when we’re tempted to engage or ask for more details.
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