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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Give a bad review

Answer:

PAN

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

PAN" is short for "panning," which means to criticize something harshly—like giving a bad review. The clue plays on the double meaning of "pan," which can also refer to the cooking utensil, but here it’s all about the negative feedback. Think of movie critics "panning" a film when they really dislike it. The answer keeps it short and punchy, just like the clue.

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