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NYT Daily • September 4, 2025

Locale for a couples cruise?

Answer:

NOAH’S ARK

Hint:

Think of a famous biblical vessel that carried pairs of animals—and might now symbolize a romantic getaway for two.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the idea of a "couples cruise," which you might first think of as a romantic getaway. But the answer twists it by referencing Noah’s Ark—the biblical ship that carried pairs of animals (two by two), making it a literal "locale for couples." The humor comes from treating the ark like a vacation spot for duos, blending modern travel with an ancient story.

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