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NYT Daily • September 3, 2025

___-Saxon

Answer:

ANGLO

Hint:

This term refers to the people or culture blending English and Germanic roots, often linked to early medieval Britain.

Explanation:

This clue is looking for a prefix that pairs with "Saxon" to describe a historical group—the Anglo-Saxons, who were early medieval settlers in Britain. "Anglo" comes from Angles, one of the Germanic tribes (alongside Saxons) that migrated to England. The hyphen in the clue signals you’re filling in the first half of the compound term. It’s a straightforward definition with no wordplay, just testing knowledge of history or common prefixes.

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