23 Across

NYT Daily • September 3, 2025

Lighthearted invitation for joining one’s sled team?

Answer:

SKIP TO MY LUGE (from “Skip to My Lou”)

Hint:

Think of a playful winter twist on a classic folk song title where you might swap "Lou" for a fast ice slide.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the old folk song "Skip to My Lou," twisting it into a winter sports pun. "Skip to My Lou" sounds like "Skip to My Luge," turning a lighthearted dance invitation into a whimsical call to join a sled team—since "luge" is a type of racing sled. The humor comes from replacing "Lou" (a name) with "luge" while keeping the phrase’s rhythmic, inviting tone. It’s a clever mashup of music and sports for a fun, punny answer.

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