48 Across

NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Guide for writing a perfect letter

Answer:

STENCIL

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

A stencil acts as a guide when writing or drawing, helping you create perfect, uniform letters by tracing over its cut-out shapes. The clue plays on the idea of a "guide" for writing a flawless letter, where "letter" hints at both the written character and the tool itself. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight double meaning—no tricky wordplay, just a clever nod to how stencils ensure precision.

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