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NYT Daily • September 5, 2025
Misses watching a bullfight?
Answer:
SENORITAS
Hint:
Think of young Spanish women who might be spectators at a traditional event involving matadors. The plural form is key here.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the word "misses" in two ways. First, it hints at young unmarried women, often called "señoritas" in Spanish. Second, it puns on the idea of "missing" a bullfight—since a señorita (literally "little lady") might be a daughter of a señor, and toros (bulls) are central to bullfighting, the answer blends both meanings cleverly.