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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Giveaway

Answer:

TELL

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Giveaway" here hints at revealing something, like spilling a secret. The answer "TELL" fits because it means to disclose information—whether sharing news or letting something slip. The clue plays on the idea that a giveaway isn’t just a freebie; it’s also an act of telling or exposing what you know. Think of phrases like "tell all" or "tell on someone" to see the connection.

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