55 Across

NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Moving

Answer:

ASTIR

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Moving" hints at something being in motion, but "astir" isn’t about full-blown movement—it’s an older word meaning slightly active or buzzing with quiet energy, like leaves rustling or a town just waking up. The clue plays on the idea of subtle motion rather than outright travel or speed. Think of it as the difference between a storm raging and a gentle breeze stirring the air.

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