33 Across

NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Classic warning to a knight

Answer:

HERE BE DRAGONS

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue plays on the famous phrase "Here be dragons," which appeared on old maps to mark unexplored or dangerous areas. For a knight, it works as a classic warning—like a medieval "danger ahead" sign—since dragons were legendary threats. The wordplay is straightforward: the answer isn’t a literal command but a historical phrase that fits the idea of cautioning a knight. It’s a nod to both fantasy tropes and real cartographic history.

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