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NYT Daily • September 4, 2025
Lion keeper?
Answer:
MGM
Hint:
Think of the iconic roaring mascot that opens classic Hollywood films—this studio’s initials might also suggest a zoo caretaker.
Explanation:
The clue "Lion keeper?" plays on the iconic MGM logo, which features a roaring lion as its mascot. The word "keeper" hints at someone who looks after the lion, but here it’s a clever misdirection—MGM is the studio that "keeps" the lion as its symbol. It’s a pun mixing the literal idea of a zookeeper with the famous Hollywood brand.