95 Across

NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

It’s always getting into hot water

Answer:

TEA BAG

Hint:

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Explanation:

This clue plays on the double meaning of "getting into hot water." Literally, a tea bag is steeped in hot water to make tea, which fits the surface meaning. But the phrase also hints at trouble—like when someone is "in hot water" for causing problems—adding a playful twist to the answer.

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