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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Viola’s twin brother in “Twelfth Night”

Answer:

SEBASTIAN

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue refers to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, where Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario after surviving a shipwreck. Her twin brother, separated in the same wreck, is named Sebastian—his arrival later causes confusion when others mistake him for Cesario. The answer is straightforward, with no wordplay, just a direct reference to the character’s name. If you know the play, Sebastian is the obvious match.

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