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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Container weight

Answer:

TARE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Container weight" refers to the weight of an empty container or packaging, which is exactly what "tare" means. The word is often used in shipping or food industries to describe the difference between gross weight (total weight) and net weight (just the contents). It’s a straightforward definition clue—no wordplay or tricks, just a direct match between the clue and the answer.

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