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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Those who hunt and gather

Answer:

FORAGERS

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Those who hunt and gather" points directly to foragers, the term for people who rely on wild plants and animals for food instead of farming. The clue avoids wordplay—it’s a straightforward definition, describing a lifestyle central to many early human societies. If you think of hunter-gatherers, foragers is the concise, seven-letter word that fits.

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