55 Across
NYT Daily • September 1, 2025
Ticker in a taxi
Answer:
METER
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
Ticker" here doesn’t mean a heart or a clock—it’s slang for a device that records something, like a stock ticker. In a taxi, the device that "ticks" away to track time and distance is the meter, which calculates the fare. The clue plays on the double meaning of "ticker" to lead you to the answer.