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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Heart

Answer:

CORE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Heart" often means the center or most essential part of something, not just the organ. Here, it’s hinting at the word "core," which can describe the central part of a fruit (like an apple) or the fundamental basis of an idea. The clue plays on the double meaning—both literal (the heart as a symbol of the center) and figurative (the core as the most important part). It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a common synonym swap.

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