25 Across

NYT Daily • September 5, 2025

Pro whose work might be shocking

Answer:

EMT

Hint:

This first responder often arrives in an ambulance and may use a defibrillator to save lives during emergencies. Their training covers both medical care and quick decision-making under pressure.

Explanation:

An EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is a medical professional who often deals with urgent, high-stakes situations—like treating trauma or reviving patients—which can be literally shocking if defibrillation is involved. The clue plays on "shocking" both in the sense of surprising and the medical use of electric shocks. It’s a clever double meaning that points to someone whose job regularly involves life-or-death moments.

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