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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Spread throughout

Answer:

PERMEATE

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Spread throughout" hints at something moving through or saturating an entire area. The answer "PERMEATE" fits perfectly because it means to pass through or diffuse into every part of something, like a scent filling a room or an idea influencing a whole group. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition clue where the answer directly matches the meaning.

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