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NYT Daily • September 1, 2025

Opposition vote

Answer:

NAY

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Opposition vote" is a straightforward clue pointing to "NAY," the formal word for a negative vote or rejection in a decision-making setting. It’s often used in legislative contexts—like when lawmakers say "aye" for yes and "nay" for no. The clue plays on the literal meaning of opposing a proposal, with no hidden wordplay or tricks involved. Think of it as the opposite of "yea" or "yes.

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