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NYT Daily • September 5, 2025
Bang into
Answer:
RAM
Hint:
Think of a forceful action often done by a male sheep or a heavy vehicle used in construction.
Explanation:
Bang into" is a playful hint for "RAM," since "ram" can mean to strike something forcefully, like a car crashing into another. It also works as a double meaning—the word "ram" itself is a male sheep known for charging headfirst, reinforcing the idea of a hard collision. The clue keeps it simple by focusing on the action rather than the animal.