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NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Line in a song

Answer:

LYRIC

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

A "line in a song" refers to the words sung or spoken in music, which are called lyrics. The answer "LYRIC" fits because it’s the standard term for the text in songs, whether it’s a single phrase or an entire verse. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition where the clue directly describes the answer.

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