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NYT Daily • September 4, 2025

Give and take

Answer:

SWAP

Hint:

Think of a quick exchange where two parties trade items of similar value, often used in casual bartering or digital file sharing.

Explanation:

Give and take" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a simple word meaning to exchange one thing for another. The phrase itself hints at the back-and-forth nature of trading, which is exactly what "swap" describes. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct definition where the clue and answer align perfectly in meaning.

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