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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.