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NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Org. that requires polygraph tests for all applicants

Answer:

CIA

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue points to the CIA, the Central Intelligence Agency, which famously requires polygraph (lie detector) tests as part of its rigorous screening for all job applicants. The abbreviation "Org." is shorthand for "organization," and the reference to polygraphs is a well-known detail about the agency’s hiring process. No wordplay here—it’s a straightforward hint about a real-world practice tied to the CIA.

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