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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Head to town?

Answer:

MAYOR

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue "Head to town?" plays with the word "head" in two ways. "Head" can mean the leader of a town, which is the mayor, or it can literally refer to the top part of a body—but here, it’s a pun hinting at the person in charge. The question mark signals wordplay, so you’re meant to think beyond the obvious meaning of "going to town." The answer is "MAYOR" because they’re the one who "heads" the town.

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