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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Fashion plate, maybe

Answer:

MODEL

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Fashion plate" is an old term for someone who’s stylish or sets trends, often used in magazines or ads. The word "maybe" hints that this isn’t literal—it’s a play on "model," since models are the ones who literally wear fashion plates (clothing samples) in photoshoots or runways. Think of it like a double meaning: a model embodies the idea of a "fashion plate" in real life.

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