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NYT Daily • September 1, 2025

Speechifier

Answer:

ORATOR

Hint:

Think of someone known for delivering powerful public addresses, like Cicero or Martin Luther King Jr. This term often describes a skilled and persuasive speaker.

Explanation:

Speechifier" hints at someone who delivers speeches, and "orator" is the formal term for a skilled public speaker. The clue plays on the idea of turning "speech" into a person—adding the suffix "-ifier" (meaning "one who does") suggests someone who makes or gives speeches. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight twist, since "orator" is the classic word for a speaker, like those in ancient Rome or modern debates.

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