23 Across
NYT Daily • September 2, 2025
Duolingo and DoorDash
Answer:
APPS
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
This clue names two popular services—Duolingo (a language-learning platform) and DoorDash (a food delivery service)—that are both accessed through smartphone software. The key is recognizing they share a category: both are examples of "apps," short for applications. The answer plays on the fact that while they serve different purposes, they’re grouped under the same digital umbrella term. It’s a straightforward example-to-category clue with no hidden wordplay.