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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Capture the attention of

Answer:

DRAW

Hint:

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Explanation:

Capture the attention of" hints at the word "draw" because it can mean to attract someone’s focus, like a performance that draws a crowd. The wordplay is straightforward—no tricks—since "draw" is a common verb for pulling in interest. It’s also a homonym, so you might think of sketching, but here it’s purely about grabbing attention.

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