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NYT Daily • September 3, 2025

___ Baron Cohen, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” actor

Answer:

SACHA

Hint:

This British comedian also voices the title character in the Madagascar films and created the satirical alias Borat.

Explanation:

This clue is asking for the first name of the actor who played Abby Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago 7. The blank signals it’s a short name, and Sacha Baron Cohen is well-known for both his dramatic roles and comedic characters like Borat. Since the answer fits the space and matches the actor’s name, "SACHA" is the correct fill.

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