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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

___ deal

Answer:

DONE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue plays on the common phrase "done deal," which means something is finalized or settled. The blank asks for the word that fits before "deal" to complete that expression. Since "done" is the missing piece, it’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank with no hidden wordplay—just a familiar idiom.

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