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NYT Daily • September 5, 2025

Daniel ___ Kim of “Hawaii Five-0”

Answer:

DAE

Hint:

This actor also starred as Jin-Soo Kwon in a popular survival drama that aired from 2004 to 2010.

Explanation:

This clue is asking for the first name of actor Daniel ___ Kim, best known for his role as Chin Ho Kelly in the TV show Hawaii Five-0. The blank is filled with "Dae," which is his middle name—often included in his professional credits. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank based on the actor’s full name, Daniel Dae Kim.

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