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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Leaves speechless

Answer:

AWES

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Leaves speechless" hints at the word "awes" because it sounds like "awe," the feeling of amazement that can render someone speechless. The answer drops the last "e" from "awe" and adds an "s" to make it plural, which is a common crossword trick for shortening or tweaking words. It’s a playful way to suggest something so impressive it leaves you without words.

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