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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Swahili for “lion”

Answer:

SIMBA

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue asks for the Swahili word meaning "lion," which is a direct translation. In East African cultures, "simba" is widely recognized as the term for this big cat, especially popularized by Disney’s The Lion King. There’s no wordplay here—just a straightforward language reference.

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