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NYT Daily • September 4, 2025
Milieu for the Flying Wallendas
Answer:
BIG TOP
Hint:
Think of the colorful, tented venue where acrobats and clowns perform high above the crowd, often associated with a traveling show.
Explanation:
The Flying Wallendas are a famous family of high-wire artists known for their daring acrobatic performances. Their act typically takes place in a "big top," the large circus tent where trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, and other performers showcase their skills. The clue plays on the idea of their "milieu" (environment) being the circus setting, with "big top" as the common term for that iconic tent.