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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Airing

Answer:

ON TV

Hint:

Think of how a show or program might be described when it's currently being broadcast to viewers at home.

Explanation:

Airing" here is a clever way to hint at something being broadcast, since "airing" can mean showing on television. The answer "ON TV" fits because it literally describes where a show or program is being aired. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no hidden wordplay—just a common phrase for what’s currently playing on television.

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