22 Across

NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

“Don’t flick that cigarette over here!”

Answer:

MOVE YOUR ASH! (Move your ass!)

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue plays on a common phrase where "ash" sounds like "ass." The speaker is literally telling someone not to flick cigarette ash their way, but the answer hints at the slangy command "Move your ass!"—a way to say "hurry up" or "get going." The wordplay swaps "ash" for "ass" while keeping the same pronunciation, making it a punny twist on an everyday complaint.

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