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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Zebra features that mirror their body stripes

Answer:

MANES

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue plays on the word "mirror" to hint at something that matches a zebra's iconic black-and-white stripes. A zebra's mane stands upright and often has the same striped pattern as its body, making it a literal reflection of those markings. The answer "MANES" fits because it’s both a physical feature of zebras and visually echoes their stripes, tying the wordplay neatly together.

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