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NYT Daily • September 3, 2025

Munitions

Answer:

ARMS

Hint:

Think of what a country might stockpile for defense, often regulated by treaties—short for the tools of warfare.

Explanation:

Munitions" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a simple synonym. The word refers to weapons or military supplies, and "arms" is a common term for the same thing—think of guns, artillery, or other combat equipment. No wordplay here; it’s a direct definition, so the answer fits neatly as a shorter, more general word for the clue.

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