47 Down

NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

It’s right on a square

Answer:

ANGLE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue plays on two meanings of "right." In geometry, a right angle is a perfect 90-degree corner, often found on a square shape. The word "right" also hints at the correct or exact answer, reinforcing that the solution is "angle." The phrasing cleverly ties the definition to the shape mentioned.

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